Wings for Life World Run 2026

"We are the wooorld…" 🎶. If there's a song that perfectly represents the race you're about to run, it's this one by Michael Jackson. The Wings for Life World Run is a unique race that erases borders and brings together runners worldwide for a day 🌍. All together, united for a common goal: to advance spinal cord research. Come on, spread your wings and discover the concept of this race ✨.

We would have started by presenting the location of your next race, but here, there's no need‼️ Indeed, no matter where you are on our beautiful planet next May, you can participate in this connected race ⌚️. Do you feel like running by the sea? In the mountains? Abroad or close to home? That's your choice, you run the course you want, where you want! 😄

More precisely, you have the option to participate in this great charity race in two different ways 💪. Either you run alone, wherever you want, by downloading the race app to record your performance, or you join other runners who are taking on this great challenge to run together on the same course 🏃🏼‍♀️. You can then join "App runs", events available around the world and in France. Annecy, Bordeaux, Labastide-du-Temple, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nîmes, Orléans, Paris, Rennes, Saint-Cyr… 😲 These are all places where you can go to run with other Finishers. There must be one near you, right? Last option: you can participate in a "Flagship Run", organized in one of the following cities: Zug 🇨🇭, Munich 🇩🇪, Ljubljana 🇸🇮, Vienna 🇦🇹, Zadar 🇭🇷, Poznan 🇵🇱 or Izmir 🇹🇷.

Regarding the distances, again, it's your choice. You do have the king's choice 👑! Indeed, you might be surprised to learn that there is no finish line 😮. Once the starting signal is given, at the same time for all runners engaged in the race (at 11 AM UTC), everyone sets off from the four corners of the globe. Thirty minutes later, a catcher car 🚘 will set off after you: it serves as a mobile finish line. The principle? You run as far as you want (or can 🥵) until the car catches up with you. Once it passes you, your race is over, and you can celebrate it properly 🎉. 

If you chose the connected format, a virtual catcher car will try to catch you. This is also the case if you participate in an App Run with other runners 🏃‍♂️‍➡️. But if you decide to attend a Flagship Run, a real car will set off after you. When it passes, keep your eyes open 👀: you might spot athletes or celebrities behind the wheel. 🤩

You've probably understood the concept; everyone sets the goal they desire based on their abilities 🙌🏼. This race is thus accessible to the greatest number: professionals, beginners, or wheelchair users, solo or in teams, all Finishers are welcome to run for those who cannot 💖.

Because yes, the essence of this race is its charitable aspect. By participating, all your registration fees will be donated to the Wings for Life charity, supported by the race 💐. This charity supports research projects and clinical studies, notably to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. 👩🏻‍⚕️

Since 2014, the Wings For Life World Run has included a total of 925,000 participants, raising just over 33 million euros 💰. So, ready to add your contribution to this beautiful endeavor?