Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility
About this race
Celebrating 8 Years of Breaking Barriers!
Join Achilles New Jersey for our annual Hope & Possibility Run, Walk, or Roll, a powerful day where athletes of all abilities come together to move, connect, and achieve
Whether you're participating in your first race, rolling alongside new friends, or chasing a personal best, this event is about one thing: breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible!
Since 1983, Achilles has empowered over 150,000 athletes worldwide, from neighborhood parks to the global stage of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Here in New Jersey, that impact is felt every single week.
Who We Welcome
All Ages. All Abilities. All Welcome.
We proudly champion athletes living with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, and honor our military veterans.
Come move with purpose
Come celebrate possibility
Your participation and support make it all possible!
Funds raised help provide:
Adaptive equipment and race entry opportunities
Free weekly workouts and year-round programming
A welcoming community that combats isolation and builds confidence
Because of you, athletes gain more than finish lines, they gain independence, connection, and the belief that they belong!
RACE DAY PARKING!
Parking in the main park area will fill up quikly. Overflow parking can be found at:
The Midland School
300 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Knights of Columbus Rochelle Park
235 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Pick your distance
Running
Achilles NJ Hope & Possibility 5k
Achilles NJ Hope & Possibility 10K
Kids Fun Run
Wheelchair
Achilles NJ Hope & Possibility Wheeler Half Marathon-HANDCYCLES, WHEELCHAIRS, and PUSHRIMS ONLY!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Rochelle Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 6:45 PM local time (EDT) in Rochelle Park on September 27, 2026 — 11h 56m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Rochelle Park
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Rochelle Park 5K Races 3 races
- 10K Run Events in Rochelle Park 2 races
- Rochelle Park Half Marathons 2 races
- Rochelle Park Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Rochelle Park events
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