Achilles Around the World Summer Recap: Sharing Hope
Read highlights of how Achilles chapters around the world beat the heat and stayed active with their teammates.
Achilles Germany Kicks Off Berlin Marathon with 470-Mile Relay “From Gate to Gate”
In celebration of the 50th BMW Berlin Marathon, Achilles Germany athletes with and without disabilities completed an over 470-mile relay that began in Munich on September 17 and finished at the Brandenburg Gate. They were joined by Achilles teammates from chapters around the world and Team Achilles charity runners for the marathon opening weekend celebration and 5K. Read a race weekend recap.
Denver Athlete Aims to Be First Female Wheelchair Racer to Complete Great World Race
Julia Beckley, a Colorado native and longtime member of Achilles Denver, is aiming to complete her greatest challenge yet, the 2025 Great World Race next November. The Great World Race consists of completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. If successfully completed, Julia will become the first female wheelchair athlete to accomplish this major feat. Read a Q&A with Julia.
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 Awards 72 Grants to Help Athletes with Disabilities Outside of the U.S. Reach the Start Line
Achilles is thrilled to celebrate the 72 recipients of the 2024 International Achilles Athlete Grants. The grants help Achilles athletes with disabilities outside of the U.S. compete in major races and can cover things such as adaptive equipment needs, travel and race entry fees.
Achilles Flagship Feature: 2023 Highlights
Achilles chapters in major cities across the United States grew tremendously in 2023. Read a recap of some of the year’s highlights
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.
BMW Berlin Marathon Race Recap
Over 70 Achilles members from chapters across the globe competed in the 49th BMW Berlin Marathon on September 24, 2023. Read a race recap.
Why Achilles: A Place of Understanding
Tim Utzig lost his vision when he was 11-years-old after being diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. His passion for team sports like goalball laid the foundation for his love of running, which became a powerful means of destressing and connecting with his inner self. Find out why he runs with Achilles and how he has found a community of supportive and encouraging friends.
Achilles Leads Conversation for NFL Employees on Volunteerism and Disability Inclusion with Tiki Barber
Achilles led a conversation for National Football League (NFL) employees with NFL ABLE and NFL Community Teammates resource groups on volunteering to help make the benefits of the sport of running more accessible to the disability community. Read a recap and watch the Zoom recording of the panel discussion.
Achilles Boston Athletes Race TD Beach to Beacon 10K For First Time
Achilles Boston athletes took to the streets of Cape Elizabeth, ME on August 5 to compete in the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race for the first time. Thanks to support from TD Bank, four chapter athletes and their guides participated. Read a race day recap.
Achilles Around the World Summer Update
Achilles members from all over the world have been beating the summer heat over the past few weeks by training hard and having fun with their teammates! From Zumba lessons to milestone races, Achilles athletes know how to make the most of the summer months. Read a quick recap of what some of our chapters have been up to.
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.
Give the Gift of Running this Boston Marathon Weekend
Justin O' Connell, 32, of Achilles Boston, is gearing up to race in his hometown at the 2023 Boston Marathon. Make a tax deductible gift today and help athletes like Justin achieve new goals they might never have dreamed were possible.
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.
Achilles Chapters Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Love Run Workouts
Seven Achilles chapters hosted Valentine’s Day themed Love Run workouts this February featuring treats, music and prizes.
40 Years of Achilles Miles to Remember
This January, Achilles International celebrated 40 years of empowering athletes with disabilities to reframe what’s possible. Over the last four decades, our athletes, volunteer guides, Team Achilles charity runners and supporters have made their mark on our organization. Read some highlights submitted by community members.
Achilles Around the World Fall and Winter Update
Achilles athletes hit the ground running, walking, and rolling into 2023. From workout attendance highs to race PRs, and snow to sun, read a short recap of chapter highlights.
2023 Houston Marathon Recap: 76-Year-Old Athlete Pushes Herself to New Heights
Fourteen Achilles athletes, including from Charlotte, New York, and Washington D.C., competed in the 2023 Chevron Houston Marathon, the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and the We Are Houston 5K in Texas with Achilles Houston from January 14 to January 15.