Bogotá will run one of the most impactful races in the world: when will it be and what are the details?
Bogotá will be part of the Wings for Life World Run this year, an international sporting event that takes place simultaneously in different countries and has a different purpose than traditional competitions, which is to support scientific research focused on finding a cure for spinal cord injuries.
TL;DR
- Bogotá is participating in the Wings for Life World Run on May 10th.
- The event supports scientific research for spinal cord injury cures.
- It's a global race held simultaneously in multiple countries.
- Instead of a finish line, a 'Catcher Car' pursues participants.
- Performance is measured by distance covered before being caught.
- Locations in Bogotá include Parque de los Novios, and in Medellín, Universidad EAFIT.
- Virtual participation is possible via the official app.
- 100% of registrations and donations fund spinal cord injury research.
- Previous editions raised over 60 million euros.
- Participants can register via the official Wings for Life World Run website.