Kevin Sinfield Completes Final Seven Day Ultramarathon Challenge

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Kevin Sinfield finished his final seven-day ultramarathon challenge at Old Trafford, raising vital funds for motor neurone disease.

Former rugby league star Kevin Sinfield has concluded his seventh and final annual endurance challenge by crossing the finish line at Old Trafford. Over seven consecutive days, Sinfield completed seven ultramarathons across multiple stadiums, drawing widespread public support and raising funds for the motor neurone disease community.

Sinfield delivered a trophy to a sell-out crowd at the Grand Final on the concluding day of his challenge.
The endurance athlete was joined by various supporters and public figures, including Prince and Princess of Wales and Micah Richards, during different legs of the run.
The fundraising effort closed in on one million pounds raised to support individuals affected by motor neurone disease.

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7ultramarathons

7 daysdays

£1Mraised

46years of age

Timeline

Sep 29Sinfield received a surprise visit from the Prince and Princess of Wales during an early leg of his challenge.
Sep 30Micah Richards joined Sinfield for a portion of the route visiting several rugby stadiums.
Oct 1Fundraising totals for the annual endurance event closed in on one million pounds.
Oct 2Sinfield completed the penultimate day of the running challenge at St Helens.
Oct 3Sinfield crossed the final finish line at Old Trafford after completing his seventh ultramarathon.

Why it matters

Kevin Sinfield has raised millions of pounds for motor neurone disease charities through grueling endurance feats inspired by his friendship with former teammate Rob Burrow.

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Kevin Sinfield completed a series of seven ultramarathons over seven days, concluding at Old Trafford on the final day of his annual challenge.

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