The 2026 Wings for Life World Run saw an astounding 346 527 participants from 173 countries who collectively raised €9,2 million (R177 million) for research into a cure for spinal cord injuries.
The event is truly for people of all ages and abilities as you can run, walk or roll. Participants included 100-year-old Paula Attwenger from Austria.
Jo Fukuda took the global title with 78,9 km. Mikky Keetels was the overall winner in the women’s category with 62,2 km.
Locally, Sipho Godwin Mqati took the crown with 41,55 km. Nicky Booyens was the top female runner with 31,39 km.
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone who participated in the event to raise funds for spinal cord injury research.
