Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility

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

Join fellow runners on September 27, 2026 for the Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Kids Fun Run featuring a flat and fast course in Rochelle Park.