Gelnhausen, Germany

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 May 10, 2026 Wings for Life World Run participants in Germany can also run together in Gelnhausen. 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.

The start is at Paradieschen. From there, the route follows paved bike paths through Höchst along the Kinzig Valley. At Haitz, we cross the Kinzig and continue towards Neuwirtheim. There, a 2.5 km loop, refreshments, and a great atmosphere await us with Sarah Zimmermann – a runner and presenter who is passionate about charity runs. This loop is also suitable for running multiple times, provided you haven't been caught by the catcher car yet. Once that happens, you can run back the same way or stay at the 2.5 km loop and support the remaining athletes. If you wish, a shuttle car will take you back to Paradieschen. In total, a loop with the return trip is about 13.5 km.