Achilles Athletes Set New Records at 2024 Chicago Marathon
Nearly 100 Achilles athletes, volunteer guides and charity runners set new records at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 13. Read a race weekend recap.
Military Veteran “Thriving Toward 17” World Records in 24-Hour Treadmill Run with HOKA, NordicTrack and iFIT on October 15
Military veteran Adam Popp, 45, of Golden, CO, has always been mission driven. His next mission? A 24-hour treadmill run starting at 10:00 AM ET on October 15 aiming to break several world records for above knee amputees. He will complete the “Thriving Toward 17” run on an iFIT enabled NordicTrack treadmill at the HOKA flagship store in New York City.
Achilles Freedom Team to Compete in 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 20 Thanks to Support from GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers
October 14, 2024, Detroit, MI - Achilles International is pleased to announce that the Achilles Freedom Team will once again compete in the Detroit Free Press Marathon thanks to the continued generosity and support of the GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (MDCD).
Over 5,000 Celebrate Disability Inclusion and Honor Achilles’ Late Founder at Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank
Athletes with and without disabilities found hope at the finish line on June 23 in Central Park. Over 5,000 racers completed the 22nd annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank with our partner New York Road Runners (NYRR). Read a recap.
Achilles Hosts Panel with TD Bank and NYRR on Resilience and Finding Hope
As a kickoff to our marquee annual Hope & Possibility® race, Achilles International hosted a conversation on its pioneering work in the disability community, the power of adaptive running and strategies for overcoming life’s obstacles with New York Road Runners and TD Bank on June 20. Read a recap.
London Marathon is a Series of PRs and Firsts for Achilles Athletes with Disabilities
More Achilles athletes with disabilities participated in the TCS London Marathon on April 21 than ever before with the race’s most inclusive field yet. The race was a series of firsts and PRs for the 60 Achilles athletes, guides and charity runners who participated. Read a race weekend recap.
Achilles Athletes Sweep Men’s Handcycle Division at Boston Marathon
Nearly 100 Achilles athletes gave it their all in the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024. Read a race weekend recap.
Disability:IN Webinar on How Corporations Can Make an Impact with Adaptive Running Partnerships
Emily Glasser, President and CEO of Achilles International, led a panel discussion hosted by DisabilityIN. This panel explored the ways in which companies can get involved and how building a supportive partnership and promoting inclusion can further benefit their business.
Race Recap: The Cigna Group Sponsors 27 Achilles Athletes and Military Veterans in Walt Disney World® Marathon Race Weekend
Thanks to the support of The Cigna Group, 27 Achilles athletes, led by military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team, competed in the 2024 Walt Disney World® Marathon weekend in Orlando, FL on January 5 through 7. Read a race weekend recap.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Race Recap
Over 70 Achilles community members from nine different chapters all over the world came together to participate in the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 8, 2023. Read a race recap.
Achilles Freedom Team to Compete in 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 15 Thanks to Support from GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers
Achilles International is pleased to announce that the Achilles Freedom Team will once again compete in the Detroit Free Press Marathon thanks to the continued generosity and support of the GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (MDCD).
Achilles Relay Recap: Athletes and Veterans Pass Baton 500 Miles From Boston to Washington D.C. for Disability Inclusion
Achilles International athletes and military veterans with disabilities completed a 500-mile relay from Boston, MA to Washington, D.C. on May 15 to 23. Read a recap.
Achilles International Athletes and Veterans with Disabilities to Complete 500-Mile Relay from Boston, MA to Washington D.C. Starting May 15
Leading adaptive running nonprofit Achilles International is proud to host a 500-mile run, walk and wheeling journey from Boston, MA to Washington, D.C. for more than 100 members with and without disabilities.
U.S. Veterans and Colombian First Responders with Disabilities Team Up for Media Maratón Del Mar Races
United States military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team traveled to Cartagena, Colombia to compete in the Media Maratón Del Mar weekend races including a half marathon, a 5K, and a 10K with Achilles Colombia. Read a short race weekend recap.
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Race Weekend Recap: Achilles’ Athletes Win Their Divisions
Achilles Freedom Team veterans and chapter members competed in the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events in Orlando, Florida on January 4 through 8. Several Achilles athletes placed in the top of their divisions.
Over 400 Achilles Athletes Beat the Heat of the 2022 TCS NYC Marathon
Achilles athletes, charity runners, and volunteer guides from all over the globe visited the greatest city in the world to race in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon on November 6, and to celebrate each of their accomplishments with other members and supporters of the Achilles community all weekend long.
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.
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.
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.