Wings for Life World Run
Sunday 5th May 2019
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Event summary
Get ready for the Wings for Life World Run on Sunday, May 5, 2019! This exciting global event unites over 100,000 participants across various locations to support a vital cause: finding a cure for spinal cord injuries. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer, you'll be running alongside wheelchair competitors and fellow enthusiasts, all racing to stay ahead of the Catcher Car that begins its pursuit 30 minutes after the start. The thrill of the run is not just about distance—participants can go for 1 kilometer or push themselves to 100 kilometers, all while contributing to groundbreaking research. Join this unique race where every stride makes a difference, and let's run for those who can’t!
Wings for Life World Run
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Wings for Life has a single mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Over 100,000 participants will start the Run at exactly the same time in locations worldwide, or as selfie using their smartphone, day or night, Spring or Autumn, and everyone will be running for those who can’t. Runners, wheelchair competitors, beginners, elite athletes, will race side by side to stay ahead of the Catcher Car, chasing them from behind. Catcher Cars will set off 30 minutes after the runners start and steadily increase their speed, precisely synced across the globe, until the last participants have been caught. Whether you outlast the Catcher Car for 5 hours, or a half hour, for 100km or 1km, your participation will help researchers move in the right direction, to one day make spinal cord injury curable. It’s a race result everyone can be proud of.
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