2026 Wings for Life World Run

Race Report

WOW! 262,818 participants worldwide, the Wings For Life World Run was simply incredible. I feel so grateful to be able to participate in events such as this.

Running for those who can't | Wings For Life 2024

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Race Information

At the Wings for Life World Run there is no finish line. Instead, 30 minutes after the start a Catcher Car begins pursuit, passing the runners and rollers one after the other. Once the car passes a runner their race is finished.

This race happens worldwide with all participants starting at the exact same time

Woah... I have to outrun a virtual car!? That sounds intense

The car doesn't start chasing you down until 30 minutes after the race start, meaning that runners of all abilities can come out and see how far they can make it.

The virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start at 14km/h and increases its speed every 30 minutes until the last runners have been caught.

You can take part either with their App - on your own, together with friends or at an organized run. If the prevailing conditions allow, you can also take part at one of the in person Flagship Runs.

100% of Your Entry Fee goes into Spinal Cord Research

As a non-profit foundation, Wings for Life supports promising research projects and clinical studies around the world. Their main goal: finding a cure for spinal cord injury. The Wings for Life World Run is helping to achieve that goal. Or to be more precise: everyone who takes part in the race.

👍 Run Pick of the Month: RBC Race for the Kids

📍 Across British Columbia - June 7, 2026

😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Choose between a 2K or 5K in Vancouver, Victoria, or in your own community across BC.
✅ Exclusive medal and t-shirt, with rewards for fundraising milestones.
✅ Every step supports life-changing care at BC Children's Hospital.

Don’t miss BC’s biggest family fun run! Participants can challenge themselves and their families while supporting a meaningful cause. Funds raised directly support the areas of greatest need at BC Children's Hospital, empowering experts to tackle the most complex health challenges facing kids across the province.

Since 1986, this event has transformed countless small steps into significant strides for children's health. You can help make this year's race the best one yet by registering today!

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