Bad Gastein, Austria

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. On 10. května 2026 Wings for Life World Run participants in Austria can also run together in Bad Gastein. 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 13:00:00. 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.

The route starts right at the crossing to the Stubnerkogelbahn (east exit of the Felsentherme). Cross the crossing and pass through the Stubnerkogel parking lot, then follow the Kaiserin Elisabeth Promenade along the east bank toward Böckstein (cross the small bridge at the level of the railroad underpass). Continue over the Sonnblick Bridge along the Böcksteiner Achenweg to the former reading room (refreshment station), then back via Karl-Imhof-Ring to the Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Promenade, following the west bank of the Gasteiner Ache to the Stubnerkogel parking lot. The loop can be repeated.