Leipzig Red Bull Arena, 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 Leipzig. 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 5-km loop starts at the main entrance of the Red Bull Arena (east side). From there, the route first heads toward the QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA before passing by the Fanhaus and leading onto the Festwiese. The short loop on the Festwiese is followed by a long straight stretch along the Elsterbecken. With the stadium behind you, the route heads toward the Elsterradweg. The route runs north along the water to Hans-Driesch-Straße. In the north, you’ll circle the tennis and sports facilities before the course passes the Free Fit Area and leads back to the stadium. The crowning highlight is the detour directly into the Red Bull Arena: the Glockenturmtunnel leads into the stadium. Along the edge of the field, through the players’ tunnel, past the locker room and after an unforgettable run through the mixed zone, you head back outside toward the Sportforum - a unique experience!

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