Wings For Life World Run
Sunday 8th May 2016
Past event
Cambridge
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Wings For Life World Run taking place on Sunday, May 8th, 2016, in the beautiful city of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This unique event offers participants an exhilarating running experience, all while supporting a noble cause: finding a cure for spinal cord injury. Runners from 34 locations around the globe will set off simultaneously, racing against a catcher car that begins its chase 30 minutes after the start. There’s no traditional finish line; the last person to be overtaken by the car will be crowned the global winner!
This year's World Run in Cambridge promises a scenic route through the city center and the stunning flat Fenlands that surround it. Open to everyone over 18, from beginners to elite runners and wheelchair users, this event is all about inclusivity and community spirit. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and inspiration as we run together to support a life-changing cause!
This year's World Run in Cambridge promises a scenic route through the city center and the stunning flat Fenlands that surround it. Open to everyone over 18, from beginners to elite runners and wheelchair users, this event is all about inclusivity and community spirit. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and inspiration as we run together to support a life-changing cause!
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Wings for Life World Run 2016 offers a totally new running experience, all for a good cause - to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Runners in 34 locations world-wide will start at exactly the same time and run for as long as they can. There is no finish line, a catcher car will start the chase 30 minutes after the race starts and speed up slowly until everyone is overtaken and eliminated. The last one running is the global winner. World Run GBR has moved to a new location for 2016 - Cambridge. Participants will race through the centre before heading out to the flat Fenlands surrounding the city. Open to anyone over 18yrs, from beginners to elite runners to wheelchairs users.
Location
4 St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3AX, UK
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