We Are Achilles CT

GET ACTIVE

Achilles encourages and supports individuals of all ages and abilities to get active.  Whether you walk, run, crutch, crank, or roll we are here to help you safely and inclusively achieve your goals.  Athletes who need a guide are paired together in local communities and exercise is tailored specifically to each athlete’s unique physical abilities and personal goals.  Some athletes just want to exercise for fun and well-being, while others are competitive and may choose to enter road races of all distances.  However you move, there is something here for you!

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are an integral part of the Achilles community and take on numerous roles.  Many of our volunteers are experienced runners or triathletes who function as guides for an athlete during workouts and/or races. Others may choose not to run with an athlete but help with Chapter organization, fundraising, race-day logistics, and other tasks. Ask any Achilles volunteer why they do it, and you’ll hear the same answer, over and over:  they get back as much as they give, and more.

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DONATE

The Connecticut Chapter of Achilles International operates under the umbrella of Achilles International, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Achilles’ Federal Tax ID is 13-3318293. The Connecticut Chapter is responsible for raising our own funds in support of our mission: we write grants, and seek sponsors along with corporate and individual donors. We welcome in-kind partnerships with community organizations whose missions are aligned with ours.  Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation.

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About Us

Achilles International is a global, non-profit organization located in 18 countries… including the US.  We are the Connecticut Chapter, operating under the umbrella of Achilles International, headquartered in New York City.  Achilles transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since our founding in 1983, we have empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe.  2023 marked the 40th Anniversary of the founding of Achilles International and the 10 year revival of the Connecticut Chapter.  While our programs focus on adaptive running, walking, or wheeling, our main objective has always been to bring hope, inspiration, and the joys of achievement to all.

The mission of Achilles International is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletics and social connections. Achilles pairs athletes with disabilities and medical conditions with runners without disabilities in order to become active, set goals, and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life.

Visit our Media page to view our team videos and take a listen to our podcast, Moving Forward with Achilles Connecticut!  Please click the link to learn more about Achilles International.

For more information, contact us below, or click HERE.

In The News

Team Achilles CT exceeds their goals at the 2022 Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon

By Grace McGuire It was 7am and among the tired eyes there was only clapping and cheering as Erin Spaulding’s megaphone battled the loudspeaker to…

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The Achilles-Eversource Hartford Lineup of Runners, Walkers and Rollers

By Grace McGuire Preparations for the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon are underway and runners are training for the big day coming on October…

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Coffee and a Great Cause Fuels Early Morning Runners

By Grace McGuire Erin Spaulding (left) with guide Michael Lo Presti (right) at her first Achilles race in the early morning Erin Spaulding stood with…

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Services

Workouts

Workouts

Join a Workout Send an email to your Outreach Coordinator to find workouts near you outreach@achillesct.org

Races

Races

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Media & Sponsors

Media & Sponsors

View Our Media Download the Achilles One Sheet and logos from https://www.achillesct.org/media/

Team Gear

Team Gear

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"There's nothing more fun than doing something that is impossible"

Dick Traum - Founder & Former CEO, Achilles International

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Socials

We're ending our week reminding you that Oct 6th is #worldcerebralpalsyday. Join us in raising awareness of this global movement that started in 2012. Last year, it reached over 10 million people. It aims to bring together people living with cerebral palsy, their families, supporters and organisations from over 100 countries. #inclusionmatters #GoAchilles

#ThankfulThursday: Please join us in thanking Orthopedic Associates of Hartford & Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for their grant support our HMF Events (Hartford Marathon Foundation) Efforts! 🎉

Wishing all who celebrate a Happy New Year! #inclusionmatters

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Contact Us!

Achilles International- Connecticut Chapter – 
info@achillesct.org

203-361-6176
Contact the Director

Mailing Info

PO Box 2302
Branford, CT 06405

Office Hours

9am-1pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Evenings by appointment only

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