'Plan ahead' message as city prepares for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Residents of Leeds are being advised to make arrangements in advance as the city prepares for one of its major athletic and charity gatherings of the year.

Numerous joggers are scheduled to participate in the recurring Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in association with Clarion, happening on Sunday, May 12th.

The marathon, which aims to support a number of worthwhile causes such as the Motor Neurone Disease Association and a charity project to establish the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, is being held by the non-profit organisation Jane Tomlinson's Run For All in collaboration with Leeds City Council. Funds will be raised from the event.

The Leeds marathon provides an excellent opportunity for people in Leeds to unite and present the highlights of their city. The marathon from the previous year gained recognition for the joyful ambiance developed by the onlookers who cheered along the 26.2-mile course.

It is common for large events to have a set plan for road closures and traffic management in order to ensure the safety of the runners.

The local authority together with Run For All have initiated an extensive communication drive, which involves sending emails and delivering letters to ensure that inhabitants and organizations situated along the course are informed about the forthcoming event.

As the day of the race draws near, the people of Leeds are urged to familiarize themselves with the traffic and travel arrangements. It won't take much of their time.

The AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium will be the starting and finishing point of the marathon. The runners will follow a circular path that first goes around Woodhouse Moor before heading over to Adel, Lawnswood, Bramhope, Pool in Wharfedale, and Otley. The Leeds Half Marathon, which will also be held on May 12, will be taking a lot of the same path. Both events have managed to get about 14,000 participants altogether.

On the 12th, St Michael's Lane in Headingley is set to become off-limits to vehicles starting from 4am, and following that, North Lane and Cardigan Road will also undergo a similar closure at 6am. Other roads in Headingley and Far Headingley will see closures at different times between 6am and 7.30am.

Additional shutdowns will be implemented starting at 8:30am in the Adel, Lawnswood, and Bramhope regions, followed by 9am closures in the vicinity of Pool in Wharfedale and Otley.

The roads that have been impacted will gradually be reopened throughout the day, once it's considered safe to do so.

You can obtain more details on road closures such as a register of areas where vehicles can pass and informative brochures with information on how to access specific regions by clicking on the link provided.

For those heading to Headingley, whether it be to participate in the running event or to cheer on the runners, it is suggested that you utilize the park & ride and shuttle services that will be running from Elland Road, Stourton, and the city center. Additionally, for those who prefer to park elsewhere and walk, there is a "park & stride" option available at Cinder Moor, where you can park your car and make the journey by foot, walking approximately a mile up the A660 into Headingley. Keep in mind that there will not be any designated event parking in Headingley itself.

Jonathan Pryor, a member of the Leeds City Council who holds the position of deputy leader and executive for economy, culture and education, made a statement in the blog section.

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon that happened last year was a remarkable event. It helped to generate millions of pounds for various charitable organizations and also highlighted the positive aspects of our city.

Our team and partners at Run For All have dedicated themselves to make this year's event a grand success with meticulous traffic planning being a significant aspect of the preparations.

We urge everyone to spare a few minutes before May 12th and check out how the temporary road closures necessary to keep the event safe and organized, could impact them.

On the day, there may be a few disturbances, but the inhabitants can be confident that we will try our best to reduce the effects, and we express our gratitude in advance for their tolerance and comprehension.

I participated in the marathon last year and I am excited to run in it again next month. I am eager to feel the enchanting ambiance that such an occasion always generates.

Last year, it was great to witness numerous individuals gathering along the path, loudly supporting the athletes. I am certain the people of Leeds will once again do an outstanding job of it this year.

The marathon is taking place to pay tribute to Rob Burrow, a celebrated athlete of Leeds Rhinos who was diagnosed with MND in 2019. After his diagnosis, he has been working with great dedication to raise awareness about this disease and to enhance the quality of care provided to all those impacted by it.

On the other hand, Kevin Sinfield, who used to be part of the Rhinos team with him, has been able to gather millions of pounds to support those affected by MND. He has accomplished this by taking on a number of challenging endurance events, such as the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon that took place last year.

Rob also participated in the event, utilizing a wheelchair that was tailored to his needs to accompany Kevin on the track. They both finished the race together, crossing the finishing line side by side.

Kevin is ready to participate in the marathon once more this year, with Rob taking on the responsibility of starting the event.

According to Tristan Batley-Kyle, who is the director of operations at Run For All,

Next month, we are incredibly thrilled about the comeback of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.

Last year, the city showed up in great numbers and the vibe and encouragement along the route were truly amazing. And with the start line set to be filled with many thousands of runners yet again this year, it's sure to be another extraordinary day for both the city and the incredible MND community, as well as for Rob and Kev.

Thanks to our fantastic runners, we are still able to give a significant amount of support to our two main charity partners, which are the MND Association and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal. Additionally, numerous other charitable organizations get the advantages of this boost.

Run For All is a non-profit organization that is a part of the ongoing legacy of Jane Tomlinson CBE, an amateur athlete and fundraiser who has since passed away. Hailing from Leeds, Jane made waves worldwide when she participated in a series of awe-inspiring endurance events even after being diagnosed with a cancer that could not be cured.

The charitable organizations that the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Leeds Half Marathon will be supporting include the MND Association, the Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal, Candlelighters, Macmillan Cancer Support, St Gemma’s Hospice, Yorkshire Cancer Research, Alzheimer’s Society, the Leeds Rhinos Foundation, and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The marathon has been given the title sponsor by the Leeds-based law firm Clarion.