Wings for Life World Run London Battersea

MAY

10

2026

Join a global race at Battersea Park where a Virtual Catcher Car serves as the finish line. Run or roll alongside others while supporting spinal cord research through this unique app based event.

Sun 10 May 2026

London, London

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Wings for Life World Run London Battersea

The Wings for Life World Run in London Battersea is a global running event that follows a unique format where participants compete against a Virtual Catcher Car instead of heading toward a traditional finish line. Participants run, roll, or walk simultaneously with others around the world, using a mobile application to track their progress and proximity to the virtual vehicle.

The event takes place at the Battersea Park track and is fully accessible for wheelchair participants. The race does not have a fixed distance; instead, the Virtual Catcher Car begins its pursuit 30 minutes after the start. It maintains an initial speed of 14 km/h and gradually increases its pace until it passes every participant. Once a runner is overtaken by the virtual car, their individual race is complete.

The logistics for the London Battersea location include a refreshment station and a local setup to support participants during the activity. Timing and race numbers are managed through the mobile app. All entry fees and donations collected from the event are allocated to spinal cord research projects.

The distances participants may achieve depend on their personal pace before being caught: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.