Sinfield completes final ultramarathon challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield has completed his latest endurance challenge, running seven ultramarathons in seven days to raise money for motor neurone disease (MND) causes in memory of his late friend and teammate Rob Burrow. Sinfield finished at Old Trafford Stadium ahead of the Super League Grand Final, where he presented the trophy. His efforts form part of an ongoing fundraising campaign that has now raised over £13m for the MND community since 2020.
Beginning in Hull on 27 September, Sinfield visited all 12 Super League clubs whilst running 7km blocks each day, with an extra mile for MND community members to participate. He received support from the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal, and sporting figures including Sir Gareth Southgate. Funds raised will be distributed to the MND Association, Leeds Hospitals Charity, My Name5 Doddie Foundation, Darby Rimmer Foundation, MND Scotland and the Irish MND Association.
- Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days for MND charity
- Raises over £13m for motor neurone disease causes since 2020
- Royal and sporting figures support late friend Rob Burrow tribute
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Sir Kevin Sinfield is a former professional rugby league player who has become known for undertaking demanding endurance challenges in recent years. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a serious condition that affects the nerve cells controlling movement, gradually weakening muscles and the ability to speak or swallow.
Sinfield's fundraising efforts are motivated by his former teammate and close friend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019 and died in 2024. The pair played together at Leeds Rhinos and shared a close bond that has led Sinfield to dedicate his subsequent years to raising awareness and funds for MND causes.
Since 2020, Sinfield has completed a series of endurance challenges that have collectively raised over £13m for the MND community. The funds support several organisations dedicated to MND research, care and support across the UK and Ireland, reflecting the serious impact of the disease.