The global Wings for Life World Run will arrive in Liverpool this spring, with the Hill Dickinson Stadium confirmed as the official host for the city’s 2026 App Run.
On Sunday, May 10, Everton supporters, local runners, and wheelchair users will join a massive international movement to raise vital funds for spinal cord injury research.
This world-renowned event unites participants across seven continents in one shared, synchronised moment, with all participants starting the race at the exact same time.
The Liverpool event will see runners head out on a scenic, circular, two-kilometre route around the perimeter of the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
In partnership with Official Energy Drink Partner Red Bull, organisers have confirmed that the race day will feature a pre-race warm-up, along with hydration and refreshments provided for all participants.
A Unique Race Without a Finish Line
The Wings for Life event operates under a format unlike any traditional race.
While participants begin simultaneously across the globe, there is no static finish line.
Instead, 30 minutes after the synchronised start, a virtual catcher car, a moving digital line tracked via the race app, begins its pursuit.
As the Virtual Catcher Car steadily increases its pace, it tracks each participant’s progress in real-time.
Once the digital car catches a runner or wheelchair user, their race is officially complete.
This unique chase format creates a thrilling atmosphere, with the last remaining male and female participants globally crowned the ultimate winners.
Racing for a Global Cure
The cause behind the event remains the primary focus. According to World Health Organisation data, approximately 250,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury annually.
Since the event launched in 2014, it has funded hundreds of clinical trials and research projects, bringing science significantly closer to a cure.
Last year, the global event raised a record €8.6 million, contributing to a massive €60.53 million total generated since the race began.
Because 100% of all entry fees are donated directly to spinal cord injury research, every kilometre covered at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this May helps fund life-changing medical outcomes.
Registration for the Liverpool event is now open, and those looking to join the starting line can sign up here.
