Puchheim

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. maj 2025 Wings for Life World Run participants in Germany can also run together in Puchheim. 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

Come along on a beautiful route in and around Puchheim! Starting at the fire station in Puchheim-Ort, the route takes you along a road through vast natural landscapes toward Puchheim-Bahnhof. There, you’ll cross a bridge and pass through the small urban section of our trail. Run along a picturesque avenue, past the golf course, and through a small forest to the idyllic Gröbenbach stream. After a right turn, you’ll be greeted by expansive views stretching all the way to the Alps – so close to the Zugspitze! Follow the Gröbenbach along a well-maintained gravel path back to our fire station in Puchheim-Ort.

The route features both gravel and asphalt paths. Depending on your preference, you can shorten the loop to 3 km or choose a shorter, all-asphalt track, ideal for participants in wheelchairs.

Event Start & Music: 11:30 AM Run Start: 1:00 PM After Run Vibes with Music This App Run Event is organized and hosted by the Puchheim-Ort Volunteer Fire Department e.V..

Wheelchair participants

On 4. maj 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: We will provide water and small snacks during the race. Before and after the race there will be a food and drink selling booths for all participants and visitors!

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. maj 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.