Chasing the Wings for Life World Record

Ultrarunner Florian Neuschwander is out to run a record 80km at the 2016 Wings for Life World Run.

The roads are filled with people running in more than 30 countries for this year's simultaneous global run to raise money for spinal cord injury research.

Endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch and adventurer Patrick Sweeney cycled up and down Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

The spinal cord conveys all of the messages from the brain to the body and losing this connection causes paralysis.

Hear from experts and researchers about the complexities of pursuing a cure for spinal cord injuries.

Ultrarunner François d’Haene attempts to break the record for running the 180km GR20 trail.

While there is a specific goal in mind – to raise funds and awareness – the run is personal for many who participate. Some run for those who can't and some for the people they love.

Hear from people who have suffered spinal cord injuries discussing their hopes and dreams for their lives as they move forward.

More than 100,000 runners and wheelchair participants across 200 locations worldwide gathered for the annual charity run to raise awareness and funds for spinal cord injuries. See the best moments.