The Achilles Rundown: Summer 2021 Newsletter
The 2026 Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M Presented by TD brought together more than 8,000 athletes, guides, volunteers, supporters, and community partners in Central Park to celebrate inclusion through sport.
Nearly 100 athletes with disabilities and volunteers attended the summer kickoff celebration of the Achilles Citi Bike® Adaptive Cycling Program in New York City. In addition to the weekly free adaptive handcycle and tandem bike rides for people with disabilities, the kickoff celebration included music, food, and raffle prizes.
Achilles is expanding independent training opportunities for athletes with disabilities who live outside of a chapter region with the addition of United in Stride.
Read recaps and view photo galleries of the Achilles athletes, guides, charity runners, and partners who participated in the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on April 20 and the TCS London Marathon on April 26.
We’re excited to share that charity bibs for the Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M Presented by TD are now available for the first time ever! This sold-out race held in Central Park on Sunday, June 28 with New York Road Runners (NYRR) is eligible for 9+1 credit toward guaranteed entry for the TCS New York City Marathon.
On April 15, Achilles International athletes, guides, and leadership were featured in a special segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show on NBC. The appearance highlighted the organization’s mission and the powerful impact of its community, reaching a national daytime audience.