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Wings for Life World Run: Round-Up
ExpatWoman sored at this year's Wings for Life World Run as thousands of people joined together across the globe to run for those who can’t!
On May 3rd 2015 at 3pm the team at ExpatWoman braved the heat and stepped up to the Wings for Life World Run.
During the 3pm desert sun, masses of participants gathered at the tracks of the Dubai Autodrome, attempting to beat the Cather Car! The ExpatWoman team joined thousands of runners at 35 locations worldwide setting off at 11am UTC to raise awareness for Wings for Life.
Choosing to run 5km 10km or a marathon, the winner was the last one to be caught! It was a fantastic day full of so much energy. Host Kris Fade got everyone pumping and warmed up for the race. In the sweltering 40° #ExpatWoman team took their place on the start line and waited for those race lights to turn green. As the claxon started the team shot off. As you passed the start line an electronic matt register you and you had 30 minutes head start on the Catcher Car. As soon as you were caught you were picked up and escorted off the track for refreshments.
Spot the ExpatWoman.com team in our white hats!
Wings for Life are an international not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation. Their mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injury. They fund cutting edge research and clinical trials around the globe to help spinal cord injuries.
Wings for Life is was an inspirational event donating 100% of entry fee to life-changing research projects aimed at healing the injured spinal cord with all the administrative cost were covered by the Red Bull Company. "It's all about raising global awareness about Wings for Life, and connecting people worldwide." Chris Khouri, Wings for Life World Run ambassador in Dubai.
The event saw an impressive effort made by all running for those who are less able to run. It was a humbling site to witness people suffering with spinal injuries participating in the race. Lemawork Ketema became the Global Champion and ran 79.9km and the fastest Female was Yuuko Watanabe running a total of 56.33km.
The ExpatWoman team achieved a scorching 62.08km in the Dubai heat. One team member alone ran over 11km helping ExpatWoman contribute towards the €42 million raised for Wings for Life.
Wings for Life: Join the ExpatWoman team!
Join our team today! We're the UAE's number 1 website for women- but you can run/ walk or wheel with us if you're a man too!
When: May 3rd, 2015
Time: 3pm UAE local time
Where: Starts at Dubai Autodrome
WATCH IT LIVE: live.wingsforlifeworldrun.com
Dubai will become a new backdrop to this year's WFL World Run, as it is the first Middle Eastern metropolis in the region to run for those who can't. So join our ExpatWoman team today, and run alongside us in support of WFL!
Watch the Wings For Live World Run broadcast LIVE here: live.wingsforlifeworldrun.com
WFL World Run is a fun 5k race, a 10k race, a marathon race... It's whatever distance race you want it to be! What makes the WFL World Run so much fun, is that it is completely different in comparison to any other run you've done before. Instead of racing to a set finish line, you run away from the Catcher Car! Everyone at the 35 locations worldwide starts running at 11am UTC on May 3rd, 2015, then 30 minutes later... The Catcher Car sets off, chasing runners until the last person is left standing.
Click here to see the Dubai course >>
**Registration is now closed**
Show your support for the EW team on the day using #ExpatWoman on social media! We can't wait to be part of this fantastic, worldwide event.
What is Wings for Life?
Wings for Life is a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation. Our mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injury. We fund world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe aimed at healing the injured spinal cord. Support us in achieving our goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it?
The Wings for Life World Run is a global running and wheelchair event which starts at 11am UTC / 3pm GST on May 3, 2015 and finishes when the last person is caught by the Catcher Car.
Who can take part?
Everyone, really. The Wings for Life World Run is for athletes of all abilities, from beginners to the running elite and wheelchair users in a regular wheelchair.
Can I run with my friends?
Absolutely! You can run as an individual or as part of up to three teams, which is much more fun, right?
Where can I run?
At any of the 35 locations worldwide. Check them out on our location page here.
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"It's all about raising global awareness about Wings for Life, and connecting people worldwide." Chris Khouri, Wings For Life World Run ambassador in Dubai. |
So people all over the world will start at the same time?
Correct, let’s get the whole world running at once! You could run at dawn, day, evening or night – when do you like to run?
How far do I need to run?
It depends on you -- there is no finish line! A Catcher Car will start the chase 30 minutes after the race starts and speed up slowly until everyone is caught.
How does the Catcher Car work?
The Catcher Car has some clever tech that activates when you run past at the start of the race and logs your distance when the Catcher Car passes you and your race is over.
SEE ALSO: Check out our guide to Charities and Support Groups across Dubai
When does the Catcher Car increase its speed and how fast does it go?
It starts 30 minutes after the race starts, then gets faster:
- 11.30am UTC / 3.30pm GST – Catcher Car starts – pace: 15km/hr (9.32mph)
- 12.30am UTC / 4.30pm GST – pace increases to 16km/hr (9.94 mph)
- 13.30am UTC / 5.30pm GST – pace increases to 17km/hr (10.56 mph)
- 14.30am UTC – 6.30pm GST pace increases to 20 km/hr (12.43 mph)
- 16.30am UTC – 8.30pm GST pace increases to 35km/hr (21.75 mph)
How do I get back to the start area?
Each location is different, but they will all get you back to the start line. No hitch-hiking required!
Who wins?
The Global Champions are the last man and woman worldwide to be passed by the Catcher Car. Each country will have a national champion and everyone who takes part is a winner.
What is Wings for Life?
A non-profit that funds research into finding a cure for spinal cord injury. 100% of the Wings for Life World Run proceeds goes to the foundation.
Find out more information about WFL World Run in Dubai or join the ExpatWoman team in this year's WFL World Run!
Use #ExpatWoman, #WingsForLife and #WorldRun across social media to get involved online!
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