Leibnitz

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 4 mai 2025 Wings for Life World Run participants in Austria can also run together in Leibnitz. 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 13:00:00. 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

The run starts at the Flavia Solva dog school directly on the Muruferbegleitweg West. From there we head northeast along the accompanying path along the river. After a short section, the route changes to the motorway accompanying path and continues westwards onto the Forellenbachweg. This flows into the village street, which the route follows.

The home straight runs south on the footpath and cycle path along the main road B67. Finally, the runners return to the start and finish area in a southerly direction.

Wheelchair participants

On 4 mai 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

There won't be any refreshment stations on the run – so make sure to bring your own drinks and snacks if needed.

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 4 mai 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.