TICO, the official Red Bull distributor for BVI, will send the top male and female BVI resident finishers of this year´s KPMG Tortola Torture to compete in the Wings for Life World Run (WFLWR) in Sunrise, Florida on May 5, 2019.

The WFLWR is a global charity event which takes place in 222 cities and over 50 countries. Everybody starts at exactly the same moment – 11am UTC – whether it’s day or night, bright sun or pouring rain and the finish line chases the runners.

A half hour after the race starts, a moving finish line, the “Catcher Car” chases runners along the course, gradually getting faster until each one is caught. The first runners passed after a few kilometers are the first to celebrate their accomplishments, while the last man and woman to be caught are declared Global Champions with 92.14 km the current record!

100% of all entry fees and all donations raised through fundraising campaigns go directly to life-changing spinal cord research projects and clinical trials at renowned universities and institutes worldwide. The nonprofit Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation is a driving force behind the mission, and Red Bull covers the foundation’s administrative costs in full as well as costs for the Wings for Life World Run.

For more info: https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com

Participants run at the Wings for Life World Run in Sunrise, FL, USA, on 08 May 2016. // Robert Snow for Wings for Life World Run // AP-1NAB9U23H1W11 // Usage for editorial use only // Please go to www.redbullcontentpool.com for further information. //

Infographic about how far to go for Wings for Life World Run 2019 // Wings for Life World Run / Red Bull Content Pool // AP-1YDVB7T9N1W11 // Usage for editorial use only // Please go to www.redbullcontentpool.com for further information. //

Nathalie Vasseur, winner of the Women’s race, runs at the Wings For Life World Run in Sunrise, FL, USA on 3 May, 2015. // Marv Watson for Wings for Life World Run // AP-1HHWWMYKN1W11 // Usage for editorial use only // Please go to www.redbullcontentpool.com for further information. //

 

TERMS & SMALL PRINT

If the chosen winners are unable to take part in the race, the prize will be offered to the next eligible runner.

Each winner will get a return flight from to St Thomas to Fort Lauderdale, departing May 4 and returning May 6, hotel accommodation for two nights (arriving May 4, departing May 6), Race Entry Fee, and official t-shirt.

Winner agrees to take a minimum of 5 selfies (or have photo of them taken by another) which include the WFLWR race, logo or signage and send to WhatsApp +1284-343-9694 or email: anne@ticobvi.com on the day of the event May 5th for use by TICO and Red Bull on social media.

Meals, and all transfers are not included nor are any additions to the hotel stay such as mini-bar, incidentals, damages etc. winner must hold a valid credit card and passport and winner must be able to travel to the USA.

By acceptance of the award the winner agrees that participation in the WFLWR on May 5, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida, USA is at their own risk and agrees to assume costs associated with any changes in flights or overnight stays due to missing flights cancellations or delays.

How the Catcher Car Works: