Kevin Sinfield prepares for final MND fundraiser with seven ultra marathons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sir Kevin Sinfield is set to undertake his seventh and final endurance challenge, ‘7 in 7: The Grand Finale’, starting September 28. The event involves running seven ultra marathons in seven days, concluding at Old Trafford before the Super League Grand Final on October 5. This challenge aims to raise funds for motor neurone disease charities, inspired by his late teammate Rob Burrow, who passed away in 2024. Sinfield has previously raised over £11 million for MND causes and expressed gratitude for the support he has received during his fundraising efforts.
- •Sinfield starts his challenge on September 28 at Hull KR.
- •The final marathon will finish at Old Trafford on October 5.
- •He has raised more than £11 million for MND charities so far.
- •The endeavour honors his former teammate Rob Burrow, who died in 2024.
- •Sinfield completed six previous endurance challenges before this final attempt.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Sinfield ready to embrace pain ahead of final epic MND challenge
"Sinfield is set to complete seven ultra marathons in as many days next month
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