San Francisco Crissy Field

What is the Wings for Life World Run?

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. Now in its eleventh year, on May 4, 2025 Wings for Life World Run participants in United States can also run together in San Francisco. 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 4:00:00 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.

Track

Starting at the West Bluff Picnic Area in San Francisco, CA, the route will take you through the Crissy Field multi-use path to the Little Marina Green Picnic Area. Participants will then circle back on either the paved or dirt path to the end of the Fort Point National Historic Site for an epic view under the Golden Gate Bridge before making your way back to the start area.

The full loop is approximately 5k in total and is designed to be ran multiple times allowing participants to come back through the start area to refuel as needed!

Wheelchair participants

On May 4, 2025 wheelchair participants and runners start side by side at this track. The only requirement: wheelchair participants have to start in everyday wheelchairs.

Refreshment station and local set up

Yes, this track has a refreshment station! You will find the following on site: Yes, this track has a refreshment station! You will find the following on site: Water, Red Bull Product, Hot Drinks, and Breakfast Snacks

Timing and race number

You will receive your personal race number via email and it’s also available next to your starting number on the website a couple of days before the race. The Wings for Life World Run App is your time tracking tool. The Virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start and as soon as it overtakes you, you will get clear signals via the App. Please make sure to have a fully charged phone on race day.

Your contribution to help find a cure

In order to join this App Run Event, please download the Wings for Life World Run App for Android or iPhone and sign up for race day in the App. To be part of the Wings for Life World Run on May 4, 2025 a registration fee will be charged; 100% of your fee go to spinal cord research. After you completed your registration for race day, you can join this App Run Event.