Batzorig “Zoro” Baasai of Achilles Mongolia is on a mission to complete all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. “I hope that my achievement will encourage and motivate many people living with disabilities to restart their lives and change their daily routines,” Zoro says. Find out how he stays motivated and his journey to the TCS NYC Marathon starting line. Read more

Mission accomplished! Veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team and Achilles athletes from Colombia, Denver, New Jersey, New York City, and Washington D.C. competed in the Marine Corps Marathon and its 10K and 50K last month.

Retired U.S. Army Captain, Holly Koester, Achilles Freedom Team, was honored and inducted into the Marine Corps Marathon Hall of Fame for the most overall finishes in both the Racing Wheelchair and Hand-Cycle Divisions. Many members of the Freedom Team will gear up again to complete their fall Marathon Tour at the NYC Marathon this Sunday.

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Arne's Quest for 100

Arne Olav Løvik, 70, of Achilles Norway won’t stop until he has conquered 100 marathons! Arne has run 97 marathons, and will be one step closer to reaching his goal after competing in the NYC Marathon this Sunday. Read More

Mission Hits Close to Home For Caroline

Caroline Reilly of San Francisco, CA, is making her dream of running the NYC Marathon a reality this year by running to benefit Team Achilles. To date, Caroline has raised over $12,000 to help support our mission. Read More

Say hello at Booth 231 at the NYC Marathon Expo at Javits Convention Center. Achilles will be selling swag from our online shop. If you're cheering this Sunday, don't forget to yell, "Go Achilles!" anytime you see an athlete on the course in our signature neon yellow. Stop by Engineer's Gate of Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 90th Street on race day to give our athletes and guides an extra boost as they enter the final stretch of Central Park.