Achilles Athletes and Veterans Conquer 47th Marine Corps Marathon, 10K and 50K Races
Members of the Achilles Freedom Team along with other Achilles athletes competed in the 47th annual Marine Corps Marathon, 10K, and 50K race on October 30 in Washington D.C. In our first trip back to this race since 2019, we had 23 Achilles Freedom Team members, 8 volunteer guides, and 18 athletes with disabilities from five different chapters participate.
Meet the 70-Year-Old Norway Runner Who is Blind and Deaf Racing His 98th Marathon in NYC
Arne Olav Løvik of Achilles Norway won’t stop until he has conquered 100 marathons! At 70-years-old, Arne has run 97 marathons, and will be one step closer to reaching his goal after competing in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon.
“Lucky Zoro’s” Quest to Complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors Continues in NYC
He may call himself “lucky,” but belief is what drives Batzorig “Zoro” Baasai’s success. The Achilles Mongolia athlete is on a mission to complete all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors within a calendar year.
Meet Achilles’ New Chapters Leads in Boston, Chicago, Houston and Washington D.C.
Achilles International recently welcomed new Chapter Leads in Boston, Chicago, Houston and Washington D.C. They manage their chapter’s operations, delivering high quality workouts to youth, adults and veterans with disabilities in their community. Meet Joe, Hannah, Kristen and Michaela and find out how they hope to make an impact in their cities below.
Achilles Kids in NYC Run Annual Terry Fox 5K for Cancer Research
Members of Team Achilles Kids participated in the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research 5K on Saturday, October 8 in Central Park. Achilles participation in the race has been an annual tradition for over 25 years.
GM to Host 25 Veterans with Disabilities at the 2022 Detroit Free Press Marathon
The Achilles Freedom Team will once again compete in the Detroit Free Press Marathon and International Half Marathon thanks to the continued generosity and support of the GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (MDCD).
More Than 100 Achilles Community Members Complete Chicago Marathon
Congratulations to all of our Achilles members who completed the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 9! We had 33 athletes with disabilities, 62 guides, and 28 Team Achilles charity runners who participated.
Meet the Marathoner: Caroline Reilly of Team Achilles
Caroline Reilly, 27, of San Francisco, CA, is making her dream of running the TCS NYC Marathon come true this November by running to benefit Team Achilles. The cause is close to her heart.
Achilles Members and Charity Runners Shine at 2022 Berlin Marathon
Congratulations to all of our Achilles community members who completed the 2022 BMW Berlin Marathon on September 25 including 21 athletes with disabilities, 35 Team Achilles charity runners and several volunteer guides
Meet the Marathoner: Nayrin Ruiz of Achilles Panama
Achilles athletes from around the world are gearing up to race the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, including Nayrin Ruiz of Achilles Panama!
Achilles Gala Raises Over $650,000 to Support Athletes with Disabilities
Nearly 250 supporters attended the 2022 gala, Celebrate Achilles: An Evening of Hope & Possibility® on Tuesday, September 20, helping to raise over $650,000 to support Achilles’ mission.
Achilles NYC Adults and Kids Complete Superhero Training Camp
Adults and kids of the Achilles New York City chapter teamed up for the Achilles Superhero Training Camp this August. They logged activity minutes of running, walking, wheeling and even dancing all August long.
Achilles New Jersey and Nashville to Host Annual Hope & Possibility® Races This Fall
Achilles International’s signature Hope & Possibility® race welcomes athletes of all abilities, from elite runners to walkers and wheelers. Our chapters in Nashville and New Jersey are excited to gear up for their annual Hope & Possibility® races this fall!
Achilles Around the World Summer Update
From Arkansas to Perú, Achilles athletes and guides kept training in the summer heat (and winter cold for New Zealanders)! Read a short recap of race highlights, anniversaries and accomplishments.
Achilles Freedom Team Donates Adaptive Equipment and Joins Forces with Colombia Chapter in Half Marathon
Five U.S. military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team were invited to join our Colombia chapter in participating in the Media Maratón del Mar races on June 5, which included a half marathon, a 5K and 10K.
Degree® Donates $50,000 and Features Achilles Athletes on "Not Done Yet" San Francisco Marathon Team
Degree Deodorant is donating $50,000 to Achilles as part of its new Not Done Yet campaign, which features members of the Achilles community.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Kicks Off 20th Achilles Hope & Possibility Race to Largest Field Yet
The 20th Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank and operated by New York Road Runners (NYRR) was the largest and most memorable in the race’s history.
View Virtual Panel with NYRR and TD Bank: How to Reframe What’s Possible
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Achilles Hope & Possibility®, Achilles International, TD Bank and New York Road Runners hosted a Facebook Live panel discussion on “How to Reframe What’s Possible.” Running coaches and athletes with disabilities shared tips for overcoming challenges to achieve race goals.
BibRave Partners with Achilles International to Promote Inclusion for All Athletes
Achilles International is thrilled to announce that BibRave will provide promotional support for our 20th annual Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank.
Breaking Down Barriers to the Start Line with HOKA®
We are thrilled to announce that HOKA, leading performance running brand, is partnering with Achilles International to help break down barriers to the start line for athletes with disabilities as part of its new FLY HUMAN FLY global ad campaign.