- Leeds runner to attempt a continuous 108-mile ultramarathon on 11 April
- Route includes the Yorkshire Three Peaks and returns to Horsforth
- Run held in memory of a friend’s mother who died from MND
- Inspired by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield’s fundraising legacy
- Funds raised will support the Motor Neurone Disease Association
Leeds runner Andrew Richardson is preparing to take on a 108-mile ultramarathon across Yorkshire in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, combining endurance sport with a deeply personal cause.
The challenge, set to begin at 08:00 on 11 April, will see Richardson depart from Horsforth and head towards the Yorkshire Three Peaks, summiting Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough before returning to his starting point. The route spans approximately 174 kilometres and is expected to take more than 24 hours to complete in a single continuous effort.
Covering the equivalent of more than four marathons back-to-back, the run will pass through Ilkley and Skipton before reaching the Three Peaks route, known for its steep ascents and exposed terrain. Richardson will then retrace his path back to Horsforth, finishing at Hall Park.
The effort builds on a previous endurance feat completed last year, when he ran a 100-kilometre “Lap of Leeds”, but represents a significant increase in both distance and elevation.
The run is dedicated to the memory of a close friend’s mother who died from motor neurone disease in 2025. Richardson has also drawn inspiration from the fundraising work of Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, whose efforts have brought national attention to the condition and its impact on families.
In a statement provided ahead of the event, Richardson said the scale of the physical challenge is minor in comparison to the reality faced by those diagnosed with the disease.
“A 108-mile ultra-marathon is a huge challenge, but it pales in comparison to what families face when they receive a diagnosis. They don’t get to pause or stop when they’re tired, so I won’t either.”
Funds raised through the run will go directly to the MND Association, supporting research, care, and advocacy for those affected across the UK, including in Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.
A live tracking link is expected to be published on the day of the run, allowing supporters to follow progress in real time. Richardson is also available for interviews and local coverage in the lead-up to the event.
The run is scheduled to finish at approximately 11:00 on 12 April, marking the end of a continuous effort that aims not only to test physical limits but also to maintain visibility for a condition that continues to affect families across the region.
