Wings for Life World Run Birmingham

MAY
10
2026
A global app run at Alexander Stadium where runners and wheelchair athletes race until a Virtual Catcher Car catches them. All entry fees and donations support spinal cord research.

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Wings for Life World Run Birmingham

The event in Birmingham is an App Run held at Alexander Stadium. It is part of the Wings for Life World Run series, a global race format in which there is no fixed finish line. Competitors run or wheel until they are overtaken by a Virtual Catcher Car.

The stadium track is a smooth 400 meter oval with gentle curves and clear lanes. The event notes accessibility for wheelchair participants and includes local race setup elements such as a refreshment station, timing and race numbers. Participation uses the Wings for Life World Run mobile app.

The Virtual Catcher Car begins moving 30 minutes after the race start at 14 km per hour and then increases speed as the event progresses. The event description lists distance markers shown during the run including the following checkpoints.

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

All entry fees and donations are directed to spinal cord research projects. The event information also references organizers and partners for the Wings for Life World Run in Birmingham. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Wings for Life World Run (virtual Catcher Car)
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