Rugby league legend Sir Kevin Sinfield is set to embark on his seventh and final annual fundraising epic this Sunday morning, taking on an extraordinary route that visits every English Betfred Super League ground.
Titled ‘7 in 7: The Grand Finale’, the week-long challenge will see Sinfield and his dedicated team run an ultra-marathon every day for seven consecutive days, covering over 230 miles across Yorkshire and the North West.
Since launching the annual challenge in 2020, Sinfield and his team have raised over £11 million for the MND community.
Six vital charities will benefit once again from this year’s fundraising efforts: the MND Association, Leeds Hospitals Charity, My Name5 Doddie Foundation, Darby Rimmer Foundation, MND Scotland, and the Irish MND Association.
The epic journey concludes on the biggest stage of all at Old Trafford, a venue where Sinfield and the late Rob Burrow won seven Grand Finals together during their glittering careers at Leeds Rhinos.
In a fitting tribute, Sinfield will carry the official match ball directly onto the pitch ahead of kick-off, honouring Burrow’s memory at the very match where the Player of the Match is awarded the Rob Burrow Trophy.
Day-by-day Super League stadium schedule and route details
Day 1 – Sunday, September 27: Hull KR to Shiptonthorpe. The challenge gets underway at Sewell Group Craven Park, the home of Hull KR. Sinfield will cross the city to visit Hull FC’s MKM Stadium before heading out through Market Weighton to finish the opening day at Shiptonthorpe.
Day 2 – Monday, September 28: Shiptonthorpe to Bishopthorpe Palace. Departing Shiptonthorpe, the team will make their way to Bishopthorpe Palace, the home of the Archbishop of York. The leg calls at the University of York, LNER Community Stadium (home of newly promoted York Knights), and goes via York Minster and York Racecourse.
Day 3 – Tuesday, September 29: Bishopthorpe Palace to Wakefield Trinity. Setting off from Bishopthorpe Palace toward West Yorkshire, the team will travel near Rob Burrow’s home in Pontefract. The route calls at Castleford Tigers’ OneBore Stadium before finishing at Wakefield Trinity’s DIY Kitchens Stadium.
Day 4 – Wednesday, September 30: Wakefield Trinity to Huddersfield Giants. Sinfield will set off from Wakefield ahead of an emotional return to AMT Headingley, the home of Leeds Rhinos. The run continues to Bradford Bulls’ Bartercard Odsal Stadium before concluding at Huddersfield Giants’ Accu Stadium. The leg features extra motivation given Huddersfield Town’s connection to Marcus Stewart, a close friend of the team living with MND.
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Day 5 – Thursday, October 1: Huddersfield Giants to Salford City FC. Crossing the Pennines, the team starts at Accu Stadium before travelling through Sinfield’s hometown of Oldham. The fifth leg finishes at the Peninsula Stadium, the home of Salford City FC.
Day 6 – Friday, October 2: Salford to St Helens. The penultimate leg takes the team from Salford to St Helens, taking in visits to Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors’ Brick Community Stadium along the way.
Day 7 – Saturday, October 3: St Helens to Old Trafford. The final leg sets off from BrewDog Stadium in St Helens, calling at Warrington Wolves’ Halliwell Jones Stadium before making the final push into Manchester.
Sinfield will arrive at Old Trafford in time for the kick-off of the Betfred Super League Grand Final, presenting the match ball on the pitch to bring a legendary seven-year fundraising campaign to a close.
