Achilles New Jersey

The New Jersey chapter of Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since 1983, Achilles International has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe. Learn more about our New Jersey chapter below.

For information on joining as an athlete with a disability or volunteering as a guide runner, please contact Joseph Sorbanelli and Elisheva Jasie at newjersey@achillesinternational.org or 201-637-4792.

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  • Achilles athlete running alongside his guide

    Rochelle Park

    Saddle River Park

    Sundays, Marathon training at 7:30 AM. All others at 8:30 AM rain or shine, Saddle River Park 3 Lotz Lane (under the gazebo)

    Pizza Wednesdays at 6:30 PM rain or shine, Saddle River Park 3 Lotz Lane (under the gazebo)

  • Achilles athlete smiling with her guide

    Jersey City

    Liberty State Park

    Thursdays, 5:45 PM

    535 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07310

  • Achilles athlete running and smiling alongside her guide

    Cranford

    Nomahegan Park

    Tuesdays, 5:45 pm

    Central New Jersey, 995 Springfield Avenue

Workout Tips

  • When creating your Rosterfy profile, you are welcome to choose as many locations as you would like. If you are interested in learning about workouts in all of the boroughs, select “All” as your local chapter. In Rosterfy, once logged in, to join multiple workouts in other boroughs, click “My Profile,” select the workout you would like to attend under Chapter, then click “Update.”

  • Please sign up at least 12 hours before the workout you would like to attend. Note you are able to sign up for workouts up to four weeks in advance.

  • If you are no longer able to volunteer for Achilles as planned, please let us know at least 12 hours in advance by updating your dashboard within Rosterfy.

All Abilities Are Welcome

Whether your goal is to race a mile for the first time ever, go for a weekly walk or ride in the park with a new community of friends or to reach the podium at the Abbott World Marathon Majors, Achilles wants to help you succeed.

We welcome people of all ages living with a disability, including but not limited to those who live with:

  • Blindness or low vision

  • Deafness or hard of hearing

  • Cognitive, developmental and intellectual disabilities

  • Limb loss

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Spinal cord injuries

  • Traumatic brain injuries

  • We also serve and welcome military veterans

“Achilles New Jersey has given me the confidence to accomplish anything I put my mind to.

I’ve accomplished more with Achilles New Jersey than I ever thought possible!”

- Kenny Franco, Achilles New Jersey Athlete