About Wheelchair Racer

Wheelchair Racer started in October 2025, born from personal frustration with the lack of accessible parkrun course information. As a wheelchair racer, finding suitable courses meant endless research, uncertainty, and often disappointment when arriving at a location only to discover it wasn't suitable for wheelchair racing. There had to be a better way.

So I built the platform I wished existed — starting with comprehensive accessibility analysis of all 2,747 parkrun events worldwide. We don't just track basic distance and terrain; we analyze the details that matter: camber angles that affect stability, surface quality that impacts performance, corner geometry, elevation changes, width for maneuvering, and barrier placement. Every factor that influences a wheelchair racer's experience is documented.

What began as a personal project is now growing into a complete resource for the wheelchair racing community. We've expanded beyond parkrun to include other racing events, and we're building training plans, community forums, and tools to help athletes connect, compete, and celebrate their achievements.

We are just getting started. Each month brings new features, deeper analysis, and more tools to help every athlete find their perfect race and reach their potential. Our vision is to remove the barriers to participation and create a world where wheelchair athletes can race with complete confidence and full accessibility information.

By the Numbers

Dean Waring

Founder

Wheelchair racer and developer who turned frustration with accessibility information into action. Built this platform to help every athlete find their perfect race course, because everyone deserves to race with confidence.

Event Organisers

Run a race or parkrun? Let us get your route accessibility-mapped! We provide detailed analysis of every aspect of your course — camber, surfaces, terrain, corners, and more. Our accessibility reports help wheelchair athletes find events that work for them, expanding your reach and creating more inclusive racing communities.

Join the Team

Passionate wheelchair racer or parkrunner? Help us build the world's most comprehensive accessibility database. Share your course experiences, contribute accessibility insights, and help fellow athletes make informed decisions about their next race. Every contribution makes our platform better.

Global Reach

Athletes in 50+ countries trust WHEELCHAIR RACER to find accessible courses. Our platform is breaking down barriers to international racing competition.

Data-Driven

2,747+ parkrun events analyzed with unprecedented detail. Our accessibility scoring system considers 15+ factors that impact wheelchair racing performance.

Community-Built

Our growing community of athletes, contributors, and event organisers directly shape the platform. Every voice matters in creating better accessibility resources.

Excellence

Pursuing the highest standards in everything we build

Community

Building connections that empower athletes worldwide

Accessibility

Ensuring our platform works for everyone

Innovation

Pioneering new solutions for athlete development