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.
On a Roll With Annahita of Achilles Boston and Her Journey with PHARC
Read commentary from Annahita Forghan of Achilles Boston about her life as an athlete living with a disability, and the impact that Achilles International has had on it.
Meet the Marathoners Living with Dwarfism Who Are Bonding Over Endurance Sports From Houston to Boston
Living over 1,000 miles away from each other, Diana Codispoti of Achilles Houston and John Young of Achilles Boston do not let that distance stop them from encouraging, and cheering each other on at each and every race!
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.
Meet the 70-Year-Old Norway Runner Who is Blind and Deaf Racing His 98th Marathon in NYC
Arne Olav Løvik of Achilles Norway won’t stop until he has conquered 100 marathons! At 70-years-old, Arne has run 97 marathons, and will be one step closer to reaching his goal after competing in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon.
“Lucky Zoro’s” Quest to Complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors Continues in NYC
He may call himself “lucky,” but belief is what drives Batzorig “Zoro” Baasai’s success. The Achilles Mongolia athlete is on a mission to complete all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors within a calendar year.
Meet Achilles’ New Chapters Leads in Boston, Chicago, Houston and Washington D.C.
Achilles International recently welcomed new Chapter Leads in Boston, Chicago, Houston and Washington D.C. They manage their chapter’s operations, delivering high quality workouts to youth, adults and veterans with disabilities in their community. Meet Joe, Hannah, Kristen and Michaela and find out how they hope to make an impact in their cities below.
Achilles Members and Charity Runners Shine at 2022 Berlin Marathon
Congratulations to all of our Achilles community members who completed the 2022 BMW Berlin Marathon on September 25 including 21 athletes with disabilities, 35 Team Achilles charity runners and several volunteer guides
Meet the Marathoner: Nayrin Ruiz of Achilles Panama
Achilles athletes from around the world are gearing up to race the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, including Nayrin Ruiz of Achilles Panama!
Achilles NYC Adults and Kids Complete Superhero Training Camp
Adults and kids of the Achilles New York City chapter teamed up for the Achilles Superhero Training Camp this August. They logged activity minutes of running, walking, wheeling and even dancing all August long.
Achilles New Jersey and Nashville to Host Annual Hope & Possibility® Races This Fall
Achilles International’s signature Hope & Possibility® race welcomes athletes of all abilities, from elite runners to walkers and wheelers. Our chapters in Nashville and New Jersey are excited to gear up for their annual Hope & Possibility® races this fall!
Achilles Around the World Summer Update
From Arkansas to Perú, Achilles athletes and guides kept training in the summer heat (and winter cold for New Zealanders)! Read a short recap of race highlights, anniversaries and accomplishments.
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.
Achilles Around the World Spring Update
Our international chapters have been busy this spring with exciting events and new members! See highlights from Japan, Norway, Panama and Peru.
Achilles International Houston Launches Kids Program with Fun Run
The Houston chapter of Achilles International launched a free run, walk, wheel program for local children living with disabilities.
Achilles Athletes Shine on Podium at 2022 Boston Marathon
Forty-seven Achilles athletes from across the globe shined at the 126th Boston Marathon held on Monday, April 18, 2022. Several athletes came out on top and placed in their respective divisions.
Achilles Around the World Winter Update
Our chapters around the world stayed strong during the cold of winter. See highlights from Las Vegas, Colombia, Mongolia and Ecuador.
Celebrating Achilles Dynamic Duos on Valentine’s Day
Achilles International is known for building special bonds and a tight knit running community. Athletes connect with their volunteer guides over a walk, ride or run in the park on their way to a future finish line. Join us in celebrating dynamic duos below, including some who traded in race cow bells for wedding bells on this Valentine’s Day.
Achilles International Canada Welcomes New Leadership Team
We are pleased to announce and welcome Achilles International Canada’s new President and leadership team.
