Sinfield completes fundraising challenge of seven ultramarathons in a week
Summary
Kevin Sinfield finished running seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising money for motor neurone disease (MND) in memory of his late friend Rob Burrow. The challenge started in Hull and ended at Old Trafford Stadium, passing all 12 Super League rugby clubs and raising over £13 million for MND causes.Key Facts
- Kevin Sinfield completed seven ultramarathons in seven days as a fundraiser for MND.
- The final run ended at Old Trafford Stadium before the Super League Grand Final match.
- Sinfield's fundraiser has raised more than £13 million for MND since 2020.
- The challenge route covered all 12 Super League rugby clubs.
- Sinfield's runs were supported by members of the MND community who joined parts of the runs.
- Royals and sports figures, including Prince William, Catherine, Princess Anne, Sir Gareth Southgate, and boxer Josh Warrington, met Sinfield during the challenge.
- The money raised will support various MND organizations, like the MND Association, Leeds Hospitals Charity, and others in Scotland and Ireland.
- Sinfield played his whole career with Leeds Rhinos and was close friends with Rob Burrow, who had MND and died in 2024.
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