Wings for Life App 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 5, 2024 Wings for Life World Run participants in Austria can also run together in Innsbruck. 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 1:00:00 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
We start at the roundabout next to Physio 1.0 located across the Olympic stadium. From there we'll run along the Tivoli Office Buildings, take a left at the end of the park and run toward the tennis courts at the Wiesengasse. Behind the tennis courts we'll run along the footwalk area until the football stadium, from which we'll take a left and run back to the roundabout along the Tivoli football (soccer) stadium.
Wheelchair participants
On May 5, 2024 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: Refreshments (Water, Isotonic Drinks) Fruits (bananas, tangerines,...)
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.