The Wings for Life World Run

Sunday, May 8, 2022

The Wings for Life World Run is a truly unique and global race for both runners and wheelchair participants. Instead of a finish line, competitors race side by side to keep ahead of the Virtual Catcher Car. Now in its ninth year, on May 8, 2022 Wings for Life World Run participants in United States can also run together in Minneapolis. Meet up with your friends, download the Wings for Life World Run App and join all the other people running until the Virtual Catcher Car catches you of course. The race starts at exactly 06:00. The Virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start at 14 km/h and steadily increases its speed until the last athletes have been caught. 100% of all donations and the entry fees go directly into spinal cord research projects.

ROUTE:
Utilizing the running @ walking trails, the run will begin at 6am CST from Boom Island Park in Minneapolis where runners will then cross the river via the Plymouth Avenue bridge and take the pathways along the river towards Stone Arch Bridge, crossing back over the river via the Stone Arch Bridge, and utilizing the walking/ running path back towards the starting point at Boom Island. There will be markers around the course for runners to reference as well.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$23, collected through the Wings for Life World Run app

SCHEDULE:
Start: 6:00am Sharp

AWARDS:

The global men’s and women’s winners are those covering the largest distance relative to all participants worldwide before the (virtual) Catcher Car ends their race. Since 2018, the global winner award has been a trip to Salzburg with one accompanying person. In Salzburg, the winners and their guest get to enjoy a handful of priceless experiences that only Red Bull can offer.