Wings for Life - Melbourne

MAY
10
2026
Join the global Wings for Life World Run in Melbourne. It's a unique race where a moving 'catcher car' determines how far each runner can go. All entry fees go to spinal cord research.
Sun 10 May 2026
40 kilometers 20 kilometers 15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Information

This is an app-based run in Melbourne, Australia. It is part of the Wings for Life World Run global event.

Location and Date

The event starts at Lakeside Stadium. It is scheduled for May 10, 2026.

Event Format

Participants run with a mobile app. A "catcher car" starts 30 minutes after the participants and moves along the course at a set pace. When the catcher car passes a participant, their individual race is over. The last person to be passed by the car wins. The event is accessible for wheelchair participants.

Course

The course is described as a track.

Registration and Participation

Participation is managed through the official Wings for Life World Run mobile app. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

40 km
20 km
15 km
10 km
5 km