Recruiting participants for charity run to start simultaneously around the world | Wings for Life World Run 2025
Red Bull Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: November 6, 2024 Recruiting participants for charity run to start simultaneously around the world | Wings for Life World Run 2025 Apri Run event to be held in Tokyo and Fukuoka starting May 4, 2025 (Sunday) 20:00 (Japan time)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49143/159/49143-159-34c4d0c116b5aee051d1d45a8d89e20d-3840×2561.jpg May 5, 2024, Flagship Run in Vienna, Austria | Philipp Greindl for Wings for Life World Run The 2025 “Wings for Life World Run” will be held on May 4th (Sunday) at 11:00 a.m. Universal Time (8:00 p.m. Japan time on the same day). The Wings for Life World Run is different from regular running events in that runners from all over the world start at the same time, and there is no finishing point. Thirty minutes after the start, a chasing car called a catcher car starts running from the starting point and chases the participants. The catcher car moves slowly at first and increases its speed at predetermined intervals. Once a participant is overtaken by the catcher car, the race ends. “Wings for Life World Run 2025” “App Run Event” will be held in Tokyo and Fukuoka! There are the following ways to participate in “Wings for Life World Run”: There is the “Flagship Run,” where you run on a course with a real catcher car chasing you, the “App Run,” where you run on a course of your own choosing using a smartphone app, and the “App Run Event,” where App Run participants gather in various locations to run. 100% of the entry fee will be donated to research funds to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Many running venues for the Flagship Run and App Run events are sold out every year. Furthermore, with the appointment of Armando Duplantis, pole vault gold medalist and world record holder at the Paris Olympics, as a global ambassador, it is expected that the number of participants around the world will further increase. In Japan, it has been decided that the “Apuri Run Event” will be held in Tokyo and Fukuoka. Please wait for more details!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49143/159/49143-159-a159a39cc68a2387084e88e5a66e19cf-3840×2560.jpg Participants in Vienna, Austria, May 5, 2024 | Philip Platzer for Wings for Life World Run Support activities of Wings for Life Foundation For the Wings for Life Foundation, the Wings for Life World Run is an important fundraising tool to help find a cure for spinal cord injuries. This charity event has a deeper meaning than just a running event, as 100% of the participation fee goes towards research for a cure. Anita Gellharter, CEO of the Foundation, explains: “Funds raised from the 2024 Wings for Life World Run are already supporting cutting-edge research and clinical trials around the world, and experts have also begun the evaluation process for the next round of support. We are excited about the possibilities that new research approaches can bring, and these advances are made possible by the funds raised by the Wings for Life World Run.” The world’s biggest running event As the world’s most inclusive running event, the Wings for Life World Run has a unique format that allows people of all physical abilities to participate, whether running, walking, jogging or in a wheelchair. In 2024, 265,818 people from 169 countries participated, and a total of 8,104,499 euros (approximately
1,336,620,000 yen) was donated to spinal cord research. Participants covered an average distance of 11.5km, equivalent to 50 laps around the globe.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49143/159/49143-159-b6901fd312e38f581657194683846fa0-3840×2558.jpg Mountain runner Rui Ueda participating in the AppRun event in Tokyo on May 5, 2024 | Suguru Saito for Wings for Life World Run AppRun events will be held in more than 30 countries including Japan, America, and Germany The Wings for Life World Run app allows participants to run anywhere, while competing against virtual catcher cars narrated by celebrities. Additionally, for those who want to use this app to run with other participants, we have an “App Run Event.” AppRun events are held all over the world, and in 2024 they will be held at more than 350 venues around the world. The first AppRun event in 2025 has been announced, and it has been decided that it will be held in more than 30 countries. Participants will explore the skyscrapers of modern cities such as Tokyo, New York City, Hong Kong, and Dubai, as well as attractions such as Leipzig (Germany), Cape Town (South Africa), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Melbourne (Australia), and Vancouver (Canada). You can run in various cities. Registration for these venues is currently being accepted. Venues will be added all the time, so please check the official website to find a venue near you. In Japan, it has been decided that “Apuri Run Event” will be held in Tokyo and Fukuoka, but please wait for a while for details.
Flagship run will be held in 7 cities including Vienna, Austria For those who want to join thousands of runners in breaking records, we recommend the Flagship Run. During the Flagship Run, celebrities will take the wheel of a real catcher car and chase the runners. In 2025, the event will be held in seven cities: Vienna (Austria), Zadar (Croatia), Munich (Germany), Breda (Netherlands), Poznan (Poland), Ljubljana (Slovenia), and Zug (Switzerland). All venues have reached capacity in 2024, so early registration is recommended.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49143/159/49143-159-e42fb178348daf4843edcedacdde6e53-3840×2560.jpg May 5, 2024, South Africa App Run Event | Mpumelelo Macu for Wings for Life World Run Armand Duplantis appointed as global ambassador Armand Duplantis (Sweden), who broke the world record and won the gold medal in the pole vault at the Paris Olympics, becomes the global ambassador of Wings for Life World Run, with a new goal of finding a cure for spinal cord injury. I did. Duplantis will join ambassadors such as Neymar (soccer/Brazil), Siya Kolisi (rugby/South Africa), Lindsey Vonn (alpine skiing/USA) and Carsten Warholm (hurdles/Norway) next year. We will continue to inspire people around the world as we head into May. Mr. Duplantis commented: “I’m really honored and excited. The Wings for Life World Run is a great initiative, and I think it’s great to be a part of this beautiful event that runs for those who can’t run. I can’t wait for the day.” adidas Running Free Premium Membership All participants who complete their registration by December 31, 2024 will receive 6 months of adidas Running Premium Membership free of charge. Premium membership offers a variety of benefits, including exclusive training plans for Wings for Life World Run.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49143/159/49143-159-d316ed62b5d2e2970935ffe78bb53104-2560×1706.jpg May 5, 2024, Tokyo App Run event | Suguru Saito for Wings for Life World Run For those who can’t run, run with us! Colin Jackson, international sporting director and former champion hurdler, commented: “Our entire community will be energized when registration opens on November 6th at more than 30 venues. By registering early, you will not only secure a spot at your desired venue, but also enjoy the excitement of this event. Together, we can share this. Your registration will bring new hope to people suffering from spinal cord injuries.” “Wings for Life World Run 2025” will start simultaneously around the world on May 4, 2025 (Sunday) at 11:00 a.m. UTC (8:00 p.m. Japan time on the same day). Please see the official website for registration and details. ━━━━━━━━━━ Event Overview ━━━━━━━━━━ Tournament name: Wings for Life World Run 2025 Date and time: Japan time Sunday, May 4, 2025, 8:00 p.m. Venue (App Run Event): In Japan, the event will be held in Tokyo and Fukuoka. Please wait a moment for more details. Eligibility: Must be 16 years or older on the day of the tournament. Handbikes not allowed/Wheelchairs for daily use allowed Participation fee: 3,900 yen (tax included) We will donate the same amount as the entire
participation fee to the Wings for Life Foundation. The tournament may be interrupted or canceled due to natural disasters, incidents, accidents, etc. Please note that there will be no refund of
participation fee in that case. Registration:
https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/ Sponsor: Wings for Life World Run Executive Committee ━━━━━━━━━━ How to participate in Japan ━━━━━━━━━━ Please apply from the event page below and download the app on your smartphone. To download the app, go to the App Store or Google Play from the official website and download it. App run event App Run participants gather at a specific venue and run together. In Japan, it has been decided that “Apuri Run Event” will be held in Tokyo and Fukuoka, but please wait for a while for details. Celebrities such as Red Bull athletes will also be participating on the day to add excitement to the event. Please come and run with the athletes at the venue. App run Run your favorite course using the app. You can run with runners from all over the world through the app, whether you’re alone or with family and friends. What is Wings for Life World Run It started in 2014. This is a running event that starts all over the world at the same time to raise funds for research aimed at
discovering treatments for spinal cord injuries. 30 minutes after the start, the catcher car chases the runner in real life or on the app, and the goal is reached when the catcher car catches up with the runner. You can know not only your running time and distance, but also your ranking in the world. In addition to the appeal of running as a competition, it is also a fun event where you can wear costumes and run with your friends. There are “Flagship Run” where you run on a course with a real catcher car chasing you, “App Run” where you run on a course you usually run using a smartphone app, and “App Run Event” where App Run participants gather and run. . 100% of the participation fee will be donated to research funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury. About Wings for Life Foundation Wings for Life Foundation is a nonprofit spinal cord research foundation whose sole mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Millions of people around the world sustain spinal cord injuries, often as a result of car accidents or falls. Since 2004, we have funded life-changing research projects and clinical trials around the world, and while no cure has yet been found, we are making steady progress. About Wings for Life World Run 2024 265,818 runners around the world participated in this race, with 500 runners participating in the Tokyo venue and 2,667 runners in Japan overall. The men’s world champion was Tomoya Watanabe, who ran at the Fukuoka venue (finishing at 70.09km, breaking the 70km mark for the first time in this event). The women’s world champion was Dominika Stelmach from Poland, who ran 55.02km and became her second victory. Also, at the Tokyo venue, ambassadors will be Norihiro Akahoshi, Tomoka Igari, Little Otter Fairy Chiitan☆, and Mako Shibuya, as well as Red Bull athletes Rui Ueda (mountain running), Mitsuki Ono (snowboarding), and Ken Otsuka (snowboarding). , Masaru Onizuka (snowboarding), Daisho Hagiwara (snowboarding), Mari Fukada (snowboarding), Red Bull player Bonchan (e-sports), and others appeared. Red Bull athlete Kanoa Igarashi (surfing) also rushed to the venue. https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/results
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