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Universal Wings for Life World Run presented in Centurion again

The Wings for Life World Run, a universal road race that takes place all over the world at the same time for the benefit of research projects to find a cure for spinal cord injury, will take place again on Sunday 6 May this year.

The world’s only race with no finish line, the Wings for Life World Run (World Run), is heading back to the streets of Centurion for the fifth consecutive year.

This unique race will take place on Sunday 6 May and it will start at 13:00 at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

Taking place at numerous locations around the world, World Run calls on those who can, to run for those who can’t, with 100% of the entry fee for the event donated towards efforts to find a cure for spinal cord injury.

“The Wings for Life Foundation invests in vital research projects to find a cure for spinal cord injury – something that is not as far away as we might think,” said Paralympian, Laureus nominee and World Run Ambassador Pieter du Preez.

The World Run charity event successfully got the world running as one and continues to bring together people from all walks of life in support of an incredibly worthy cause. Whether you’re a marathon runner, a fitness novice or wheelchair-bound athlete, the World Run is a race anyone can participate in – no matter their fitness level or background.

Come rain or shine, wind or snow, participants all over the world show up to walk, run or roll along the pre-determined course, trying to stay ahead of the Catcher Car that chases down participants, ending their race as the car overtakes them until one male and one female World Champion remains.

For those not participating in the official race, the Wings for Life World Run App enables anyone around the globe to be part of the global movement. By activating the App, runners can take part in the World Run, chased by a virtual Catcher Car, at the same time as all Wings for Life World Runners across the globe. The App can be downloaded via Google Play or iTunes and set your own course.

Entries are open and available at https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/za/en/pretoria/.

 

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Koos Venter

Koos Venter is an experienced journalist who started his career 35 years ago, before the days of cellphones, modern computer systems, the internet and digital cameras, as a correspondent for Nexus, the former national magazine of the Department of Correctional Services. He has since worked for various other publications in all aspects of news coverage, as a columnist and in the production side of newspapers and online publications. Since 2007 he has specialized as a sports writer, while he is also regularly used as an analyst and commentator by several radio stations.
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