New York New York City, United States

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 United States can also run together in New York. 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 7:00:00 AM. 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.

Join us to celebrate ATM's 4th birthday and the Wings for Life World Run - a global event where 100% of entry fees and donations go directly to spinal cord injury research. We're running for those who can't.

Meet at 15 Little W 12th St, Fl 3 (Meatpacking District)

Schedule

6:30am — Doors open / bag drop 6:50am — Group photo 7:00am — Run starts (SHARP) 8:00am — Social, refreshments & raffles 9:15am — Clean up

The Route

A short jog west from the meetup brings you to the Hudson River, where you'll pick up the Greenway and head north. The path runs right alongside the water with open river views and the Manhattan skyline at your back. Expect parks, piers, and plenty of other runners sharing the path.

It's a time-based out-and-back - run as far as you like, turn around when your time is up, and make it back for 8am. No set distance, no pressure. Just a fun birthday run along one of NYC's best stretches of waterfront.

You MUST join Team Asian Trail Mix in the WFLWR app to join the run IRL.