Find out how far you'll run before the Catcher Car catches you – and what pace to hold from the start.
Wings for Life World Run has no finish line. The Catcher Car starts 30 minutes after the runners and gradually accelerates – until it catches everyone.
The question isn't "how fast do you run" but "how long can you hold the optimal pace". This calculator does the maths for you.
Use the slider to set your average pace from an all-out 20-minute effort (close to your lactate threshold pace).
The calculator will find a realistic race pace, estimate the distance until the Catcher Car catches you, and show reference paces.
Move the slider to see how distance, time and optimal race pace change.
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