Wings for Life World Run 2021

With a broken back and struggling with depression, Sandile Mkhize found hope in the Wings for Life World Run.

Download the Wings for Life World Run app and run for those who can’t at 11 AM UTC on May 9, 2021.

161,892 participants from 192 nations raised 4.7 million euros with 100 percent going to spinal cord research.

Be part of a truly global event – the Wings for Life World Run. Download the app and run for those who can’t.

Runners and wheelchair users come together across the world to raise funds for spinal cord research.

The global race benefiting spinal cord injury research returns for another inspiring edition.

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

See the highlights of the first seven years of wheelchair users and runners competing together for a cure.

Hear the stories of people who have suffered spinal cord injuries as they share how they started to rebuild their life after paralysis.

You can help scientists find a cure for spinal cord injury and join the race, no matter where you are.

The simultaneous global race benefiting spinal cord injury research returns for another inspiring edition.

The world's largest race connects runners and wheelchair users in a fun format for a charitable objective.

With the Wings for Life World Run app you can join the race and run for the cause from anywhere in the world.

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.

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.

Hundreds of thousands people worldwide raced to support cutting-edge spinal cord research. See the highlights.

Watch the best action and most special moments as we relive the Wings for Life World Run 2019 event.

Watch while runners around the world try to stay ahead of the virtual Catcher Car.

Hear the stories of people who have suffered spinal cord injuries as they open up about the things that are hardest now in day-to-day life.