Wings for Life - Melbourne
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Wings for Life World Run : Melbourne App Run
The Melbourne App Run takes place at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus and uses the La Trobe Bundoora Sports Stadium as its local hub. The route stays within the campus and follows a mix of internal campus roads, pathways, and open green spaces. The course features wide paths, gentle elevation changes, clear course markings, and managed shared pedestrian areas to support participant safety.
The event is open to runners and wheelchair participants and is marked as accessible for wheelchair users. On-site provisions at this location include refreshment stations and a goodie bag, plus local timing and race number arrangements. Organizers note event traffic management and other local setup to ensure a controlled environment.
Racing at this event follows the Wings for Life World Run format where a Virtual Catcher Car pursues participants instead of a fixed finish line. The Catcher Car starts moving 30 minutes after the race start at 14 km/h and then increases speed until all participants are caught. Participation via the official mobile app is part of the event format. All entry fees and donations are directed to spinal cord research projects. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
