Braga, Portugalsko

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. mája 2026 Wings for Life World Run participants in Portugal can also run together in Braga. 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 12:00:00. 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.

In the heart of Braga, where history meets hope, a race is born with a greater purpose. We set off from the iconic Estádio 1.º de Maio, a place that has witnessed countless achievements, dreams, and moments of overcoming. From here we take the first steps of a journey that goes far beyond sport — a journey of solidarity, courage, and commitment to the future. As the route leads us through the surrounding area, we are embraced by the serene green of Parque da Ponte. Among ancient trees, peaceful paths, and the gentle reflection of the lake, every stride gains a new meaning. We do not run only for ourselves — we run for everyone who believes that science can restore movement, independence, and hope to those living with a spinal cord injury. Nearby, quiet and inspiring, stands the historic Capela de São João da Ponte. Its presence reminds us that for centuries this place has been a meeting point of faith and community. Today, we gather here again, moved by a new cause: turning kilometres into opportunities for research, transforming effort into scientific progress. Finally, we return to Estádio 1.º de Maio, where every runner, every volunteer, and every cheer along the way becomes part of this mission. Because in this race, every step matters. Every metre covered brings us closer to discoveries that can change lives. Today we do not run simply to reach the finish line. We run to open new paths, we run to strengthen research, we run so that one day more people may take their own first step again. And together, step by step, we turn hope into movement.