We run for all those people who can’t
On 04th May 2025 at precisely 13:00, the virtual starting gun will again be fired for the global Wings for Life World Run, an event held in aid of spinal cord research, and you can be part of the action at the Red Bull Ring. After a fantastic debut in 2024, we will be staging the next round of our App Run Event.
Register now and run, walk or wheel yourself along in aid of this worthy cause. It doesn’t matter whether you are an amateur runner, professional athlete or wheelchair user – everyone is welcome at the Red Bull Ring. We start together on the home straight of the famous race track.
Details of the route:
The first few kilometres you will run on the actual race track in a clockwise direction. From the home straight, the route leads into the Niki Lauda Turn and uphill through the Münzer Turn towards T3. When you reach the Schönberg straight, you have an opportunity to catch your breath. The route then proceeds downhill through Turns 4, 5, 6 and 7. If you are already familiar with the layout of the Red Bull Ring, you will know that the track takes a slight uphill turn into the Jochen Rindt Turn.
If you are still in the race or have not been overtaken by the catcher car, you can not only be very proud of yourself, but also proceed to the next stage (Round II) which takes you off the race track. You will leave the Grand Prix circuit at Turn 10, heading past the Welcome Center and across the Kart Track to the West Loop. On the outside, along the Schönberg straight, the route leads past the T4 grandstand and through the wooded area down to T9 and T10
Important information:
- The route is suitable for wheelchair users. For more difficult climbs, it is advisable to request assistance on site.
- Better to start slowly: The Wings for Life World Run App Run is definitely not won (for you) in the first few kilometres, but by how well you finish.
- There are two refreshment stations along the route where you will be provided with water, Red Bull and bananas. The Wing Café and Bull’s Lane will also be open on the day. Here, you can fortify yourself before and after the event.
Catcher Car – the moving finish line
The Catcher Car gets going 30 minutes after the official start. It is a virtual vehicle that increases its speed every 30 minutes until it reaches a maximum speed of 34 km/h. Once you have been overtaken by the Catcher Car, the race is over for you.
Register now and become part of this global movement for spinal cord research.
Frequently asked questions
The Wings for Life World Run is a global charity race held in May every year. The motto is to run for those who can’t. You will be helping a worthy cause when you take part as 100% of your entry fees goes to the not-for-profit organization Wings for Life and helps to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
To take part in this organised App Run, please download the Wings for Life World Run app and then use it to register for the App Run Event at the Red Bull Ring. As soon as you have completed the registration process, you become eligible to take part in the App Run Event.
Yes, anyone aged 16 and over. We have a very diverse field of participants. Taking part are runners and wheelchair users, beginners and professionals of all ages. You will see that this is exactly what gives the Wings for Life World Run such a unique atmosphere.
There are no special requirements that apply in your case, except that you have to participate in your normal everyday wheelchair. The course is suitable for wheelchair users. For more difficult climbs, to use support on-site on the day.
There are refreshment stations which will be distributing water, Red Bull and bananas.
Dogs are not allowed.
You can use the car parks at the Red Bull Ring free of charge.
