Wings for Life World Run
Sunday 7th May 2017
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Event summary
Join the global movement for a worthy cause at the Wings for Life World Run on Sunday, May 7th, 2017! This inspiring event takes place simultaneously in 24 locations worldwide, uniting over 100,000 participants to run for those who can't. Whether you're an elite athlete or a casual jogger, you'll experience the thrill of racing against the Catcher Car, which will start its pursuit 30 minutes after the runners take off. The Catcher Car will steadily increase its speed, adding excitement as you strive to stay ahead, no matter if you cover 1 kilometer or 100 kilometers.
This unique event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also supports groundbreaking research aimed at curing spinal cord injuries. Every step you take will contribute to a brighter future for those affected by these challenges. So lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and be part of a global effort that celebrates determination and hope. Whether you're running, walking, or rolling, your participation makes a difference!
This unique event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also supports groundbreaking research aimed at curing spinal cord injuries. Every step you take will contribute to a brighter future for those affected by these challenges. So lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and be part of a global effort that celebrates determination and hope. Whether you're running, walking, or rolling, your participation makes a difference!
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 24 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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