Wings for Life World Run Pittsburgh
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Wings for Life World Run - Pittsburgh, May 10, 2026
The Wings for Life World Run in Pittsburgh is an app-based event for runners and wheelchair participants held on May 10, 2026. The local meeting point is listed as 4501 Lytle Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. The event notes accessibility for wheelchair participants and local race set up includes a refreshment station.
The race uses a virtual finish concept: there is no fixed finish line and competitors keep ahead of a Virtual Catcher Car. The Virtual Catcher Car departs 30 minutes after the start at 14 km/h and then increases its speed until the last participants are caught. Participation is organised through the Wings for Life World Run mobile app and entries include timing and a race number.
Course options in Pittsburgh are offered as distinct routes:
- 2-mile car-free loop by an iconic Pittsburgh steel mill
- 8-mile route along the Monongahela River with riverside views
Route descriptions mention tree-lined stretches and smooth paths. Music, snacks, and water stops are provided along the course. Organizer information is listed under Wings for Life World Run. One hundred percent of entry fees and donations are allocated to spinal cord research projects. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
