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Sir Kevin Sinfield passes £1 million mark on day five of MND ultra‑marathon

The 46‑year‑old runner hit the £1 million target on Thursday after completing the Salford leg of his seven‑day tour of Super League grounds.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:36:22 GMT

Sir Kevin Sinfield raised more than £1 million on the fifth day of his 7 in 7: The Grand Finale ultra‑running challenge, according to two Independent reports published on 1 October 2026.

What happened

Sinfield, 46, ran the fifth leg of his seven‑day tour at Salford’s Accu Stadium on Thursday, completing the day after a stop at Huddersfield’s stadium earlier in the day. The challenge visits each of the 12 English Betfred Super League club grounds, with the final leg scheduled for Old Trafford before the Super League Grand Final on Saturday.

What the reports add

The first Independent article notes that Sinfield arrived at the Peninsula Stadium for the fifth day, marking the conclusion of the day’s run at the Huddersfield Giants’ ground and highlighting the presence of nine‑time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockcroft. The second Independent piece adds that the team surpassed its £777,777 target on day four and that, late on Thursday night, the total raised topped £1 million for six MND charities, including the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

What was said

Both reports state that Sinfield was accompanied by Hannah Cockcroft ahead of day five, though no direct quotes are provided.

How it came about

Sinfield’s challenge, launched in 2020, was inspired by former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow, who died in 2024 after living with MND for four and a half years. Since its inception, the event has raised over £11 million for MND charities, a figure echoed in both articles and previously reported in Felo’s coverage of the Prince and Princess of Wales joining Sinfield at the Wakefield leg (link).

Key facts

Sir Kevin Sinfield raised over £1 million on day five of his 7 in 7 MND challenge. (independent.co.uk)
The fifth leg took place at Salford’s Accu Stadium on 1 October 2026. (independent.co.uk)
Sinfield’s challenge has raised more than £11 million for MND charities since 2020. (independent.co.uk)
Hannah Cockcroft attended the day‑five run alongside Sinfield. (independent.co.uk)

Timeline

2020-09-01 — Sinfield launches 7‑in‑7 ultra‑running challenge for MND charities.
2024-03-15 — Rob Burrow dies after living with MND for four and a half years.
2026-09-29 — Prince William and Princess Kate join Sinfield at Wakefield leg of the challenge.