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Motor neurone disease

Crowds of runners setting off at the finish line, running towards the camera. They have lots of coloured running vests and all have a number strapped to their front.

Thousands of runners turn out in Rob Burrow's memory

The annual event is the first one to take place since the Leeds Rhinos star's death last year.

Two men stand on a running track next to a man in a wheelchair - all are wearing orange MND Association T-shirts.

'It's great to be a part of Rob Burrow's legacy'

More than 10,000 runners are taking to the streets for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.

Tom Davies sitting in a wheelchair being pushed by a woman with blonde hair and wearing sun glasses, while his mother, with brown hair, runs alongside them. All three people are wearing blue t-shirts to signal they are participating in the race.

'Really special': Hundreds take part in MND Mile

The run was set up so people of all abilities could fundraise in honour of rugby player Rob Burrow.

Andy Vaughton is wearing running gear outside, and is stretching his leg.

Man with MND running marathon to inspire others

Andy Vaughton, from Poole, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021.

A crowd of people running through Leeds. One woman is in focus - she wears black and blue athletic gear and is smiling. A man in an orange top and animal mask runs next to her. Further runners are blurred wearing an array of athletic gear and their marathon numbers.

Road closures planned for Rob Burrow Marathon

Thousands of runners and supporters are expected in Leeds on Sunday for the Rob Burrow Marathon.

Lindsey Burrow, who has long, dark brown hair and is wearing a blue hooded top. She is smiling and kneeling down next to Rob Burrow who is in a wheelchair which has a neck support. He is smiling and is also wearing a blue hooded top with yellow writing on which says 'Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon'.

'Running first Leeds Marathon without Rob will be hard'

Lindsey Burrow will be among thousands running the first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon since his death.

Billy Whiston is standing with his wheelchair in front of the Sydney Opera House, at the start of his journey.

Corrie MND story inspires 14,000km wheelchair push

A motor neurone disease (MND) plotline on the ITV soap set the wheels in motion for Billy Whiston.

Man and woman each wearing a medal and holding it up to the camera.

'It was an honour to run in Rob's memory'

Lindsey Burrow says her late husband, rugby league great Rob Burrow, showed her to never give up.

Signs promoting the campaign to build the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds.

AI projects seek earlier diagnosis of MND

Research will get under way at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds.