Wings for Life World Run Newcastle Upon Tyne

MAY
9
2027
An app run from Kingston Park Stadium where runners and wheelchair participants race until a Virtual Catcher Car catches them, with proceeds funding spinal cord research.

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Wings for Life World Run Newcastle Upon Tyne

The event in Newcastle upon Tyne is an App Run organised by Wings for Life World Run. The start location is Kingston Park Stadium, Brunton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 8AF. The course leads from the stadium into surrounding fields and open spaces.

Participants use the Wings for Life World Run mobile app to take part. Instead of a fixed finish line, runners and wheelchair participants continue until they are caught by the Virtual Catcher Car. Wheelchair participants are explicitly included in the event format.

On site facilities listed for this location include T-shirts, refreshment stations and a digital goodie bag. Timing and race number arrangements are part of the local setup. Local partners are involved in the organisation.

All entry fees and donations collected for the Wings for Life World Run are directed to spinal cord research projects. The event information also notes the availability of an app for participation and mentions support from partners such as Lidl and Crivit.

Distances recorded for the race format include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 3 km
  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • 15 km
  • 20 km
  • 40 km

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