Running
Sign up for the Wings for Life World Run 2024
Get involved in the world's biggest running event to help fund groundbreaking spinal injury research.
Wings for Life World Run 2024 is now open for sign-ups.
Next year's race will take place around the world on 5th May 2024, starting at 12:00pm BST. Entries cost £22.
Over 200,000 people around the world took part in the 2023 race, either via the Wings for Life World Run app, or at organised events. With 100% of entry fees going directly to the Wings for Life Foundation, participants were able to raise more than £5m of funding for spinal cord research.
Wings for Life World Run: how to get involved
What's an Organised App Run?
In the UK, there are Organised App Runs available to attend. These are essentially like traditional running events, where you can line up alongside other runners and take part together on a set course.
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Wings for Life World Run 2022: Battersea Park Organised App Run
What's it like to take part in an Organised App Run? 2022 participants share their experience.
In 2024, locations of Organised App Runs include Philips Park in Manchester, Warwick University, and Battersea Park in London, with new runs being added right up until race day.
More than 80 participants took to Battersea Park
© Mark Roe
Wings for Life World Run: Organised App Run
© Aaron Tearle
Oliver Lam-Watson
© Mark Roe
In the Wings for Life World Run App Run, you can take part in the Wings for Life World Run wherever you are. Everyone, worldwide, starts at the same time, running, walking, and rolling to stay ahead of the Virtual Catcher Car. Download the App for Apple or Android devices to inform, entertain, and motivate you on your journey to the big day.