Thousands more lined the streets around the city to cheer on those running in the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, which set off from Headingley Stadium this morning (Sunday).
The new marathon takes inspiration from fundraising challenges undertaken by Rob’s former teammate and friend Kevin Sinfield, who has worked alongside Rob and his family to raise awareness and funds to support those affected by the condition, with his various marathon challenges helping to raise millions.
There was a hugely emotional moment when Kevin picked up Rob from the specially-designed wheelchair that he had pushed him around the 26.2 mile course in and carried him over the finishing line.
Sunday’s event, plus the Leeds Half Marathon which also took place on Sunday, has already surpassed the £1m fundraising mark.
Below is a gallery of 30 pictures from an incredible day in Leeds:
21. Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon's first winner
Race winner Nathan Edmondson Photo: Steve Riding
22. Nathan Edmondson
Nathan Edmondson of Headingley completed the run in an amazing two hours, 29 minutes and 14 seconds. Photo: steve ridin
23. First female winner
Eleanor Baker of Barnsley became the first female marathon winner with an incredible time of two hours, 41 minutes and one second. Photo: Steve Riding
24. Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield cross the finish line
There were huge cheers around Headingley Stadium as Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield approached the finish line Photo: Danny Lawson