Achilles International Boston

Community of runners with disabilities and guide runners. Connect with us on Strava, Instagram and Twitter. #GoAchilles! Interested in joining?

Achilles Boston is a chapter of Achilles International. Achilles is a non-profit that partners able bodied guide runners (volunteers) with athletes with disabilities (member athletes). Membership is absolutely free to individuals 18+ and is open to all abilities. Send us a message on Facebook messenger or via email: [email protected]

Volunteers function as member athletes' eyes, ears, guid

Photos from Achilles International Boston's post

04/28/2026

Happy Everyone! Go Achilles!

03/23/2026

Video A blind runner completes more than 20 marathons Blind runner Thomas Panek finished the United Airlines New York Half Marathon last weekend, assisted by AI glasses co-developed by Lighthouse Guild and Meta.

Photos from Adaptive Sports New England's post

03/05/2026

We are looking forward to this clinic!

02/19/2026

We always enjoy partnering with Adaptive Sports New England and the Boston Athletic Association all about the kids!

09/30/2025

A couple of pictures from Run Medford this weekend. Today is Achilles Giving Day, please share and donate if you can!

https://give.achillesinternational.org/team/768379

09/24/2025

Achilles Boston Day of Giving ending September 30th! 100% of funds raise goes to needed equipment.

https://give.achillesinternational.org/team/768379

07/02/2025

Great workout on the 1st day of Disability Pride Month

06/30/2025

Achilles Boston had a great time in Central Park New York City yesterday at Achilles Hope & Possibility 4 mile race.

06/11/2025

Let's Go Achilles! For anyone looking to walk, run or roll come on out with the best team in New England!

Meet Mika, one of our incredible athletes making the trip from Achilles International Boston to the Big Apple to take on the Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD via New York Road Runners (NYRR)

Totally blind since birth, Mika struggled to find an exercise program that really fit his needs as an adaptive athlete. After trying activities like skiing and sailing over the years, he found consistency and connection through Achilles. “I've really enjoyed getting to know people in the community, getting the time outdoors and being able to consistently exercise,” he says. “Achilles has given me the chance to stay active all year long.”

Why Hope & Possibility? “It sounded like a fun opportunity to race in New York—and it’s a little longer than the 5Ks I’ve done near Boston, so I'm excited for the chance to push myself," he says.

Join us in cheering on Mika in the comments below and in Central Park on June 29!