Achilles United Kingdom

The London 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 London chapter below.

Get Involved

Meeting Info: Thursdays, 6:00 PM

Location: Weekly workouts are held on a rotation at one of the following locations: Paddington Recreation Ground Track, The Green Park, Stratford Olympic Park or Emirates Stadium.

August 2026

Thursday, August 6 | 6pm
Hyde Park
Lancaster Gate Underground Station

Thursday, August 13 | 6pm
Stratford Olympic Park
Stratford Underground Station

Thursday, August 20 | 6pm
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal Underground Station

Thursday, August 27 | 6pm
Paddington Recreation Track
Maida Vale Underground Station

Thursday, September 3 | 6pm
Hyde Park
Lancaster Gate Underground Station

To confirm the location of the week, please contact Chris Blackabee.

The chapter also often participates in local Park Runs. Please contact Chris Blackabee for more information.

Contact: For information on joining as an athlete with a disability or volunteering as a guide runner, please contact Chris Blackabee at achillesuk@achillesinternational.org or +44 7703 741127.

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