Spotlight on Disability Inclusion Shines Bright At Largest Hope & Possibility® Race

The 2023 Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented By TD Bank welcomed nearly 7,000 athletes with and without disabilities, celebrities and government officials on June 25 in Central Park for a celebration of disability inclusion. This year's race featured accessible elements including printed braille dots on the race bibs for the first time. Achilles has partnered with New York Road Runners (NYRR) on the race since 2003. Athletes from chapters around the world participated. Learn more

Achilles athletes running across start line

*Photo Credit: Anthony Quintano, TD Bank

Fundraise for Achilles, Race London

Earn guaranteed entry in the 2024 TCS London Marathon by fundraising to support athletes living with disabilities on Team Achilles. Applications are now open through Monday, July 31.

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NYRR moderator and Achilles panelists laughing on panel

What It Takes to Be a Guide Runner

Did you know your finish line could be someone else’s start line? Watch our panel on the basics of becoming a volunteer guide runner. Read more

Adaptive Cycling Expands in NYC

Thanks to the increased support from Lyft’s Citi Bike® team, the Achilles NYC chapter can now provide even more access to adaptive cycling opportunities. Read more

Achilles in the News

Achilles athletes at the race day central

Photo: New York Road Runners featured on Extra.

New York Times: These Runners Confront Challenges Together

TD Bank: The 2023 Achilles Hope & Possibility Road Race was a Day to Remember for Thousands of Athletes

Spectrum NY1: Achilles Hope & Possibility Four Mile Race

Gwinnett Daily Post: Gwinnett's Ken Higgins on Verge of Peachtree Road Race History as Oldest Wheelchair Athlete

News 12: First-time Racer Says Blindness, Rain Won't Keep Her From Running

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