Rob Burrow: Hundreds honour Leeds Rhinos star in city run

The route, which started at Roundhay Park, was also mapped out to resemble a rhino.

John McLaughlin, who came up with the route, said the shape had first come to him after he signed up for the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon last year.

“I thought, well, what can I do to support Rob, Kev [Sinfield], the Leeds Rhinos Foundation and all the runners taking part? I wondered if I could draw a rhino on a map,” he said.

“People thought I was a bit mad, but actually you can,” he added.

Mr McLaughlin said an extra mile was added to Friday evening’s route to make the distance seven miles to reflect the number seven shirt Burrow wore during his career.

“It’s seven miles, it’s a fun route and it’s there for everybody to be used anytime,” he said.