How to Join Achilles as An Athlete with a Disability

Achilles welcomes people of all ages living with a disability to join us for a run, walk or roll. We hold inclusive workouts in chapters around the world where everyone is welcome to be paired with a volunteer guide or chart their own course. Membership is free. Learn more and sign up in a city near you below.

Please note you will be redirected and prompted to set up a free account via Rosterfy, our community management tool. You will then be able to login to your dashboard and register for future workouts if applicable and available in your city. Members based in the U.S. will be asked to complete a background check via our partner Sterling Volunteers. The $15 cost is optional. For those outside of the U.S., a chapter leader will follow up to share workout details upon signup.

Find out if there is a chapter near you here. If there is not a chapter in your area, you are still welcome to sign up and a member of our team will follow up with ways you can get involved. Be sure to review the Achilles member code of conduct here. Already a member? Login here. For additional resources for athletes with disabilities, including travel and equipment grants offered by other organizations, learn more here.

*The sign up form is only currently available in English. However, if using the Google Chrome internet browser, you may have the ability to click Translate in the top right of the web address bar. For assistance completing the form or questions, please email rosterfy@achillesinternational.org and a member of our team will reach out.

Why Join

Achilles International breaks down barriers to the start line and empowers people with disabilities to cross the finish line. Members:

  • Have increased access to race entry opportunities such as the TCS NYC Marathon

  • Can receive financial assistance to cover the cost of adaptive racing equipment and race entry and travel fees

  • Have the opportunity to train regularly with experienced guides

All Abilities Are Welcome

Whether your goal is to race a 5K for the first time ever, go for a weekly walk or ride in the park with a new community of friends or to reach the podium at the Abbott World Marathon Majors, Achilles is here to help you succeed.

Who We Serve

People of all ages living and wounded military veterans with disabilities, including but not limited to:

  • Blind or Low Vision

  • Cognitive, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

  • Hearing loss

  • Limb Loss

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries

Need help completing the Rosterfy form? Email info@achillesinternational.org and a member of our team will follow up.

  • Kieron and his guide

    Children with Disabilities

    Achilles Kids includes a school-based run to learn program across the U.S. and in-person workouts in select cities.

  • Guide crossing finish line with Achilles athlete

    Adults with Disabilities

    Through our 62 chapters around the world, we host organized weekly workouts and provide access to racing opportunities and adaptive equipment. We also offer triathlon training and entries through our TriAchilles team.

  • Freedom Team athlete Jeff Lewis, arms outstretched smiling at the start line of NYC Marathon sunrise in a wheelchair

    Veterans with Disabilities

    Because of our gratitude for their service, we offer military veterans opportunities and special experiences through our Achilles Freedom Team.