- Take part in the world’s biggest running event on Sunday 10 May 2026
- Thousands of runners start at the same time worldwide
- Entry is £22, with 100% going directly to spinal cord injury research
Whether you’ve just completed 26.2 miles in London or have been inspired by the atmosphere, the Wings for Life World Run is a chance to be part of something bigger, alongside runners, walkers and wheelchair users from all over the world. It is the next major global moment in the running calendar, taking place on 10 May at 12pm BST.
Bringing together thousands of participants across the UK and hundreds of thousands worldwide, the event offers a unique opportunity to run alongside a global community, all starting at exactly the same time.
Unlike traditional races, there is no fixed finish line. Instead, participants run, jog, walk or roll as far as they can before the moving finish line, the virtual Catcher Car, gradually catches up with them. With no set distance, it is designed so anyone can take part, regardless of experience or ability.
Participants can choose to join organised App Run events or take part from anywhere using the Wings for Life World Run App. In the UK, App Run locations include Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London and the Oracle Red Bull Racing campus in Milton Keynes, offering the chance to be part of an incredible event-day atmosphere or to run independently from wherever they are.
Entry costs just £22, with 100% of all entry fees going directly to spinal cord injury research. Since 2004, Wings for Life has funded hundreds of research projects and clinical trials worldwide, helping to drive forward treatments and bring science closer to a cure.
In 2025 alone, a record €8.6 million was raised, contributing to a total of €60.53 million generated since the event began. Across all editions, 1,870,253 participants from 191 nationalities have taken part on all seven continents.
According to World Health Organization data, around 250,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury each year, with millions more living with its long-term effects. By taking part in the Wings for Life World Run, participants are directly contributing to life-changing research.
Registration for the Wings for Life World Run 2026 is open now. To sign up and find out more, visit: https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en
About the Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Worldwide, millions of people are dependent on a wheelchair after having sustained a spinal cord injury, most often as the result of a traffic accident or a fall. Wings for Life is a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Since 2004, Wings for Life has funded life-changing research projects and clinical trials around the globe. While a cure is still to be found, steady progress has been made. Every step taken at the Wings for Life World Run is a step in the right direction because 100% of entry fees and donations goes to spinal cord injury research: www.wingsforlife.com.
About the Wings for Life World Run
Once a year, the Wings for Life World Run takes place around the globe. All participants start at the same time worldwide and run either individually with the Wings for Life World Run App or together in several Flagship Runs.
The best part is that any form of the run is all about being there. It doesn’t matter how well, fast or far you run, whether you’re a professional athlete, hobby runner or an absolute beginner. It is all about having fun while running. For this reason, there is no traditional finish line. Instead, 30 minutes after the start, either a virtual or – in the case of the Flagship Runs – a real Catcher Car picks up the chase and overtakes one runner after another. Results aren’t measured in time but in distance achieved. Best of all: 100% of entry fees and donations go directly to spinal cord research. In the editions completed to date, 1,870,253 registered participants from 191 nationalities have taken part on all seven continents and together raised €60.53 million to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
