In celebration of our 40th Anniversary this January, we invite you to share your favorite mile or memory on Instagram using #MyAchillesMile or via email to news@achillesinternational.org. We are blown away by the stories the community continues to share. Learn more
"My [favorite] memory with Achilles is running as a guide in the 2021 New York City Marathon for my daughter Samantha, who lives with autism. This memory means so much to us. Samantha became the youngest female with autism to cross the finish line. Our next marathon will be Chicago with Team Achilles. Thank you for all that you do. We are proud to be part of Achilles."
— Karina, Achilles guide
Race Recaps: Houston and Walt Disney World
Achilles athletes crushed new PRs, distances and division wins in Houston, TX and Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Read more about Houston and Disney.
Achilles Around the World
Achilles athletes from Australia and Mexico to Los Angeles and New Jersey hit the ground running, walking, and rolling into 2023. Read a short recap of chapter highlights and anniversaries. Read more
Achilles Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell
Watch Emily Glasser, President and CEO, Board members, staff and athletes ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell in Times Square in honor of Wellness Week and our 40th Anniversary. View
Achilles Japan Participates in Google Research
We're proud to partner with Google on its groundbreaking Project Guideline research. In November of 2022, six Achilles International Japan athletes who are blind or living with low vision took turns in a relay run (Ekiden, in Japanese) to complete a full 26.2 mile marathon distance with a final time of 4:29:44 without any guides! They completed the run using early stage technology being researched on an automobile test course in Japan, where two straight sections of 500 meters each were measured and marked with a purple-colored tape.
Fundraise For Team Achilles
Help make a difference for people living with disabilities by fundraising to gain entry to the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half. Limited entries remain. Sign up before January 31 and receive a virtual training plan. Learn more about upcoming races.
