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What is the Wings for Life World Run?

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 eleventh year, on May 4, 2025 Wings for Life World Run participants in United Arab Emirates can also run together in Dubai. 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 3:00:00 PM. 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.

Track

The Wings for Life World Run is a truly unique race for both runners and wheelchair participants. The 11th Edition of the Wings For Life World Run will take place on Sunday 4th May at Al Forsan Park in Expo City Dubai. Instead of a finish line, competitors race side by side to keep ahead of the Virtual Catcher Car. The race starts at exactly 3:00:00 PM and 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 towards Spinal Cord injuries Research.

Event schedule: Registration Open- 1:00 PM Registration Close- 2:30 PM Briefing and Warming Up - 2:40 PM Run Start - 3:00 PM Event End - 8:00 PM

EVENT LOCATION Event parking (Al Forsan Parking):https://maps.app.goo.gl/TrKfAfoGHUdjLdHb8 Event Village (Al Forsan Park): https://maps.app.goo.gl/zZerS8MSR9txurnJ7

Parking is a very short walking distance to the check in stalls, Event Village and start line.

Wheelchair participants

On May 4, 2025 wheelchair participants and runners start side by side at this track. The only requirement: wheelchair participants have to start in everyday wheelchairs.

Refreshment station and local set up

Yes, this track has a refreshment station! You will find the following on site: There is no finish line. Instead, you will be chased by the virtual Catcher Car on your app. You finish the race once you have been overtaken by the virtual Catcher Car. Runners may finish the race prior to being caught by the Catcher Car if they wish to. There will be Energy stations along the route to keep you hydrated. Medical assistance is on the route and in the run village

This track has refreshment stations and there are refillable water stations throughout the route. The Event Village will have fun family style features from Sponsors and Partners and a variety of food and refreshment vendors, and we encourage everyone to join in and celebrate with us.

Timing and race number

You will receive your personal race number via email and it’s also available next to your starting number on the website a couple of days before the race. The Wings for Life World Run App is your time tracking tool. The Virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start and as soon as it overtakes you, you will get clear signals via the App. Please make sure to have a fully charged phone on race day.

Your contribution to help find a cure

In order to join this App Run Event, please download the Wings for Life World Run App for Android or iPhone and sign up for race day in the App. To be part of the Wings for Life World Run on May 4, 2025 a registration fee will be charged; 100% of your fee go to spinal cord research. After you completed your registration for race day, you can join this App Run Event.