Wings for Life - Melbourne

MAY

10

2026

A charity app run at La Trobe Sports Stadium where runners and wheelchair participants race until a Virtual Catcher Car catches them. All donations and entry fees fund spinal cord research.

Sun 10 May 2026

South Melbourne,

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Wings for Life World Run - Melbourne

Wings for Life World Run in Melbourne takes place at La Trobe Sports Stadium and uses closed campus roads and parkland paths. The course surface is described as smooth and offers space for continuous running. The event is accessible for wheelchair participants.

The race uses a Virtual Catcher Car instead of a traditional finish line. Competitors run until the Virtual Catcher Car catches them; the car begins 30 minutes after the start at 14 km/h and steadily increases its speed. Participation in the App Run requires the Wings for Life World Run mobile app.

Event services include a refreshment station, local event setup, timing, and race numbers. Organizer information is provided by Wings for Life World Run. The event lists multiple common race distances, including:

3 km
5 km
10 km
15 km
20 km
40 km

All donations and entry fees are allocated directly to spinal cord research projects. The format combines on-site running at La Trobe Sports Stadium with the app based Virtual Catcher Car system to create a single global race experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Catcher Car Format