Hallein Rif, 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 May 10, 2026 Wings for Life World Run participants in Austria can also run together in Hallein. 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 on the athletics track at the Olympic and Regional Sports Center Rif in Hallein. After a short lap on the track, the route turns right towards Rif Castle. Passing the castle, the route runs along Schlossallee to the Salzach river. There it turns left and follows the riverbank. The route passes the Ursteinsteg bridge to the bend before the Ursteinbrücke bridge.

The route then continues past the Rifersteg bridge and along the Almweg path next to the Königsseeache stream to the end of the path. Before the Untersbergweg path, turn left into the residential area. The route leads through the residential area to Rifer Hauptstraße, where you turn right. Shortly afterwards, a crosswalk leads left back to Parkweg towards the Rif Sports Center.

From there, the route leads back to the athletics track via the sports center parking lot. Refreshments are available at the refreshment station before the next lap begins.

The lap is around 5 kilometers long and runs along asphalt and gravel roads. Wheelchair users have the option of choosing an alternative route.