Palermo, Italija

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 10. svibnja 2026. Wings for Life World Run participants in Italy can also run together in Palermo. 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.

The starting point will be inside the beautiful Villa Niscemi, a historic and charming location that will also host the pre- and post-run village, creating a warm and energetic atmosphere for all participants. From there, we’ll head into the scenic Parco della Favorita, running along an 8 km loop that passes through some of its most iconic natural areas. It’s a route fully immersed in nature, designed to offer a unique, safe, and truly memorable running experience.