12/04/2026
The Wings for Life World Run is the world’s largest running event, with 310000+ participants last year. All runners start simultaneously around the globe. Instead of a finish line, competitors race to keep ahead of the Virtual catcher car with their progress tracked on a phone app. The Virtual catcher car takes off 30 minutes after the runners, starting at 14kmph but steadily increasing speed until the last athletes are caught worldwide. When the car passes a runner on the app, their race is over and they can get a well-deserved hot drink.
Orange will again host one of thousands of events worldwide, starting at 9 PM on SUNDAY 10th MAY at Sir Jack Brabham Park. The course will be over illuminated soccer ovals and is wheelchair accessible.
Whilst the winner last year was a Japanese man who ran a ludicrous 71.7 km, the majority of Orange participants jog, walk or roll at a much less intense pace. However, one local runner did finish 426th of 310719 global entrants after running more than a marathon, so all are very welcome. Costumes are encouraged, I am debating whether my TIE fighter wheelchair returns again this year. Water, lollies and snacks are provided and this year we have a coffee cart as well! The Orange event could be your chance to see how you place amongst such a mammoth field, or a walk with friends and a hot chocolate, or something in between and all for a good cause.
