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.
What’s the Difference Between Racing Wheelchairs and Handcycles?
Both handcycles and racing wheelchairs are pieces of adaptive equipment for athletes with disabilities. Read some of the key differences between the two.
Achilles Kids Highlight Inclusion in T-Shirt Design Contest
Achilles Kids, ages 3 through 21, from Vancouver, WA to New York, NY, used their crayons and markers to showcase what they love about running, walking and wheeling with Achilles. View submissions from the Achilles Kids t-shirt design contest.
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.
Meet the Marathoner: MaryEllen Branna, Achilles New Jersey Guide Takes on Boston
MaryEllen Branna, a long-time volunteer guide of Achilles New Jersey, is giving back in another way this spring. She is taking on the 2023 Boston Marathon as a Team Achilles charity runner with a goal of raising $15,000.
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.
Achilles NYC Director Is First Blind Athlete to Complete Ultraman Florida
Francesco Magisano, Director of Achilles NYC Metro Region, became the first blind athlete to complete the Florida Ultraman event which consists of a 10K swim, 263 mile bike ride, and a 52.4 mile run.
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.
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.
A Letter From The CEO: Why We Celebrate the Athlete Within
Read a year-end letter from Emily Glasser, president and CEO of Achilles International.
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.
Achilles Featured in Humans of HOKA
Don’t miss the latest Humans of HOKA blog and video which raises awareness of Achilles International through a profile on Francesco Magisano, Director of Achilles NYC.
Double Your Impact by Making a Gift to Achilles This #GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, you have the chance to double your impact on the lives of athletes living with disabilities by making a donation to Achilles International.
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.
Achilles Hosts Athletes and Community Members at Hard Rock Cafe in NYC for Pre-Marathon Celebration
This year’s New York City Marathon racers were invited to attend the Achilles Pre-Marathon Celebration on Friday night at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, where community members celebrated their journeys to the NYC Marathon start line.
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.
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.