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Wings for Life World Run 2026

Sunday, 10 May 2026 · 2:00 PM

Wings for Life World Run 2026 poster
2:00 PM
KES 1,500
Wings for Life Foundation
0757 880 880

Event Highlights

Part of a global simultaneous run event taking place in dozens of countries at the same time
All entry fees go directly to spinal cord injury research
Unique catcher car format where a virtual car gradually catches slower runners
No fixed finish line, run as far as you can before the catcher reaches you

Course Details

The Wings for Life World Run uses a catcher car format. All runners start simultaneously worldwide and a virtual catcher car begins pursuing the field 30 minutes after the start. The catcher gradually increases speed and your result is the distance covered before it catches you. There is no set course or finish line.

Getting There

The Nairobi edition starts at Uhuru Park, centrally located off Uhuru Highway near the CBD. The venue is well served by public transport and easily accessible from most parts of Nairobi.

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Did You Know?

🌍The Wings for Life World Run takes place simultaneously in over 50 countries every year.
🌍All proceeds fund the Wings for Life Foundation, which supports spinal cord injury research worldwide.

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