Stories, pictures and emotional moments
Wings for Life World Run 2023
At 11am UTC on May 7, runners around the world set off, with the moving finish line – aka the Catcher Car – behind them. They ran for those who can't – 100% of entry fees goes to spinal cord research.
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Stories, pictures and emotional moments
Watch highlights of the 10th edition of the global race where 100% of entry fees goes to spinal cord research.
52:36 min - Running
Recap of a record global run
Memories were made as more than a quarter of a million people ran in the global race for those who can’t run.
3:43 min - Running
Relive 2024’s record run
People impacted by spinal cord injury tell their stories as people around the world ran for those who can’t.
52:00 min - Hurdles
Sasha Zhoya: 110-metre hurdling on the roof of the Stade de France
French athletics star Sasha Zhoya takes part in a dream session on the roof of the iconic Stade de France.
0:31 min - Running
10th anniversary of the Wings for Life World Run
Ten years of people, stories and raising money for spinal cord research: discover the story of the global run.
3:20 min - Running
Best moments from the Wings for Life World Run 2023
Hundreds of thousands people worldwide raced to support cutting-edge spinal cord research. See the highlights.
3:06 min - Running
Highlights from around the world
161,892 participants from 192 nations raised 4.7 million euros with 100 percent going to spinal cord research.
52:00 min - Running
Rally car vs runner
Can a team of runners beat a rally car in a relay race? We invited the Hansen brothers and their WRX race car to take on a team of elite Red Bull athletes around a race track.
8:50 min - Mountain Running
Ryan and Ryno day one recap
Hear from Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel after day one of their attempt to circumnavigate Lesotho.
1:30 min - Mountain Running
Find out more about the challenge
Ryan Sandes explains why the Navigate Lesotho project is one of the most challenging he's undertaken.
1:00 min - Running
The countdown is on
Check out some of the famous faces that will compete in the Wings for Life World Run.
1:44 min - Running
5 reasons not to miss the race
Wings for Life World Run is back in 2022. Here are five reasons why you won't want to miss the race.
0:59 min - Running
Kaylin Whitney At Night
0:33 min - Running
The man who ran 268 miles in record time, twice
American ultrarunner John Kelly has run England's 268-mile Pennine Way in record time. Twice.
59:46 min - Ultrarunning
The woman who ran 270km in a single day
Ultrarunner Camille Herron is the first person to hold the 50k, 100k and 24-hour world records simultaneously.
52:45 min - Running
5 reasons to sign up
Here's why you don't want to miss signing up for the Wings for Life World Run.
0:59 min - Running
Wings For Life: the story of Sandile Mkhize
With a broken back and struggling with depression, Sandile Mkhize found hope in the Wings for Life World Run.
11:01 min - Running
Sam Bloom regains confidence after injury
Paralysed from the chest down after a nasty fall in Thailand, Sam Bloom is determined to one day walk again.
2:34 min - Running
The Wings for Life World Run app means you can join in from any location
Download the Wings for Life World Run app and take your training up a gear.
0:58 min - Mountain Running
The race is on
The race is on
1:43 min - Mountain Running
The race is on
The race is on
1:26 min