Wings for Life World Run Edinburgh
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Wings for Life World Run Edinburgh
The Wings for Life World Run Edinburgh is a unique global running event where participants compete alongside each other using a mobile application. This local App Run takes place at the Meadowbank Sports Centre Athletics Track, located in Edinburgh. The venue features a professional 400m circuit, making it suitable for those aiming for specific distances such as 5 km, 10 km, or longer.
This event follows a non-traditional race format without a stationary finish line. Instead of running toward a specific point, participants attempt to stay ahead of a Virtual Catcher Car. The race begins for all participants simultaneously. Thirty minutes after the start, the Virtual Catcher Car begins its pursuit at a speed of 14 km/h. This virtual vehicle steadily increases its pace at set intervals until the final athlete is overtaken. The moment the app indicates the car has caught a runner, their individual race concludes.
The event is accessible for wheelchair participants and includes a local setup with a refreshment station. Participants receive a race number and tracked timing through the mobile application. The organization directs 100% of all entry fees and donations toward spinal cord research projects. Local support for this event is provided by the BLANK Training Club and the Good Time Running Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
