Achilles Los Angeles

The Los Angeles 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 our Los Angeles chapter below.

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Meeting Info: Twice monthly on a Sunday at 10:00 AM. Newsletters are sent quarterly with exact dates. They are also pinned on our Instagram page and reminders are sent the week of.

Location: Dorothy Green Park - Lot 5 South, 2484 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90405. We meet at the picnic tables. Look out for the yellow shirts!

Contact: For information on joining as an athlete with a disability or volunteering as a guide runner, please contact the chapter leadership team at LA@achillesinternational.org.

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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 you to help you succeed and experience the joys of achievement.

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 difference

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Spinal cord injuries

  • Traumatic brain injuries

  • We also serve and welcome military veterans

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“The camaraderie between all the athletes and guides makes every workout the highlight of my week. I feel so lucky to be part of Achilles!"

- Jake Simon, Achilles Guide

Our Programs Serve

  • 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 70 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.