Achilles Long Island
The Long Island chapter of Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since 1983, Achilles International has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe. Learn more about Achilles Long Island below.
Get Involved
Meeting Info: Saturdays, 7:45 AM
Location: Cedar Creek Park, at the entrance to the Jones Beach Bikeway Trail
Contact: For information on joining as an athlete with a disability or volunteering as a guide runner, please contact longislandachilles@gmail.com.
Whether your goal is to race a mile 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 wants to help you succeed.
We welcome people of all ages living with a disability, including but not limited to those who live with:
Blindness or low vision
Deafness or hard of hearing
Cognitive, developmental and intellectual disabilities
Limb loss
Multiple sclerosis
Cerebral palsy
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
We also serve and welcome military veterans