Melk, Avstrija

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. maj 2026 Wings for Life World Run participants in Austria can also run together in Melk. 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.

Meeting point is on May 10 at the latest by 12:30 PM, right next to the lift bridge at the viewing platform on the Danube branch (lift bridge). From there, we will start along Bundesstraße 1 toward the Turmöl gas station, cross the new Danube branch bridge to Hafenspitz, and return via Rollfähre Straße over the lift bridge back to the viewing platform. One lap is approximately 2.1 km long. This loop will be run until everyone has been caught by the Catcher Car. In the start area (viewing platform), which you pass after each lap, there will be a refreshment station with drinks and snacks.