Kevin Sinfield: Come out to see Rugby legend set off on ultra-marathon through streets of Sheffield for MND
Rugby superstar Kevin Sinfield will run the streets of Sheffield tomorrow and wants to see you at the starting line.
The legendary Leeds Rhinos player and tireless fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease is in the Steel City on Thursday for day four of his epic ‘7 in 7: Together’ challenge, where he runs seven ultra-marathons one after another across England.
And you can be there to see Kevin set off on the Sheffield leg of his punishing endurance challenge at Bramall Lane tomorrow.
Where can I see Kevin Sinfield in Sheffield?
Kevin Sinfield’s ultra-marathon across Sheffield kicks off at 8.40am at Bramall Lane Stadium - players and fans will be at the start line to see Kevin and his team off.
He is aiming for a poignant finish at the world-leading Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) at The University of Sheffield on Glossop Road for 2.45pm.
His route will see him hit checkpoints at many of Sheffield’s sporting landmarks, including:
- 9.40am, Abbeydale Sports Club on Abbeydale Road South
- 10.40, Sheffield Tigers on Hathersage Road, Champs sports bar on Ecclesall Road, the English Institute of Sport on Coleridge Road, then The Wave near the University of Sheffield via Herries Road, and finally crossing the line at SITraN.
Kevin is a champion for MND in honour of his late friend and former teammate Rob Burrow, who died of the disease aged 41 in June 2024.
The 7 in 7 challenge will culminate on Sunday with the York to Leeds leg, ending at Headingley Stadium.
Visit to Hallamshire RUFC
In a special show of support, Kevin is reportedly diverting his route to visit Hallamshire RUFC, home of Tom Davies, a Sheffield rugby player who was diagnosed with MND at age 29.
In April, the club held the inaugural Tom Davies Cup as part of a fundraising day.
Kevin is altering his route to pass the club on Northfield Road at around 2pm.
Club captain James Fogg told The Star: “It’s an amazing thing for Kevin to do to divert past the club and show his support for these communities where you meet and make lifelong friends.
“Tom lives right next to the club and comes out to support as many games as he can.
“We are big supporters of MND research. We’re a small community club and we want to shout about how important is it to be part of a community that cares each other.”
Extra Mile at Don Valley Bowl
There will also be a special invitation only event for members of the MND community to gather and share a mile with Kevin at Don Valley Bowl from 12 noon.
Mike Rogers, director of Research Innovation, MND Association: “Every day in the UK six people are diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. During the week of Kevin’s challenge alone another 42 will hear the words, ‘You have MND’.
“Hearing those words is devastating – we don’t yet have effective treatments for most people living with MND – but with the money raised from Kevin’s challenges we are getting closer.
“Thanks to Kevin and the team and everyone who is donating so generously, the Association is funding the best research possible.
“Every single day of this extraordinary challenge counts and every mile matters.”
As in previous years, Kevin is aiming to raise £777,777 which will be split between the MND Association, the Leeds Hospital Charity, Irish MND Association, the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, MND Scotland and The Darby Rimmer Foundation.