Twenty-six percent of Americans live with a disability. Nearly half of those living with a disability get no aerobic physical activity and are also more likely to report at least one chronic disease.

 

We transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection.

Our Impact

  • Achilles Freedom Team athlete riding his handcycle and cheering with his arm up

    150,000

    youth, adults and veterans with disabilities served and counting

  • Achilles Peru athlete running with her guide on a race course

    62

    chapters around the world

  • Achilles Kids member smiling in between his two guides while wearing their race medals

    80%

    of Achilles members report increases in well-being and self-confidence

The Achilles Rundown

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Represent Achilles on the Run

Find the latest running gear in our new online shop. Looking for official guide shirts? Contact your chapter leader to learn more about becoming a guide and the special code needed to obtain an Achilles Guide shirt.

 

Achilles In the News

  • November 1, 2023

    New York Times, How a Blind Runner Trains for the New York City: Francesco Magisano intends to run the New York City Marathon on Sunday. But first, he is breaking in a new guide.

  • November 1, 2023

    PIX 11, Blind Runner Giving Insight Into NYC Marathon Training: Francesco Magisano explains the importance of guiding and how it has an impact on athletes with disabilities.

  • August 4, 2023

    SHAPE, How Achilles International Is Making Running More Accessible—And How You Can Get Involved: Achilles transforms the lives of people with disabilities by helping them run, walk, or roll in ways they want.

 

“What Achilles does is create community around athletics. In this community we are athletes first, people second, and people with disabilities last. And that fades into a non-issue as we get to know each other.”

— Brooke Voss, Phoenix, AZ