We are thrilled to be a Gold-Tier Official Charity Partner of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon for the 9th consecutive year. This year, more than ever, our fundraising need is critical. Achilles has a goal of raising $10,000…as you know, we are a small nonprofit with a BIG mission! Click HERE to make a donation.
Read below to see the fun ways to engage with us leading up to the event and on race day October 8th!
ACHILLES MEMBER CHALLENGE
Help us raise $10,000 which funds our race season in 2023! Athletes and guides paired together can help us FUN-draise together. Build a team page or just share ours! Running the race for yourself (not guiding)? You can still run with Team Achilles…check out our VIDEO to see us in action!
Anyone who affiliates with us has access to our team tent and private portalets in Bushnell Park, plus if you help us fundraise you are entered to win cool prizes and swag! Hit your minimum and we reimburse your registration! For more information email events@achillesct.org
Click HERE to register on Team Achilles and see below for more details. Share our page on your social media and with your contacts.
OFFICIAL CHARITY VOLUNTEERS
As an Official Charity, we are also recruiting 30 volunteers to help at the Expo, baggage in Bushnell Park, and serve as course marshals along the marathon route in East Hartford.
Grab your friends, co-workers and volunteer in support of Achilles! We have many area colleges and businesses who “Adopt Achilles” for the day and give back to the community. Check out this awesome video to learn more about VOLUNTEERING on race day!
For more information email volunteers@achillesct.org.
CORPORATE CHALLENGE
This is a great way for your business to support a great cause and have your employees give back to the community. This year our Corporate Challenge includes both participants and volunteers…for the runners, walkers, and those who support them by volunteering. Make a team for those participating and the business that brings the most employees will win amazing prizes! See below for details and email volunteers@achillesct.org to join the Challenge!
See our Media & Sponsor page for more information about becoming a paid sponsor.
RUN CLUB CHALLENGE
Gather and recruit your run club members to join Team Achilles CT on race day! As an Official Charity we bring 50 runners or walkers to the event. We ask that you share our fundraising page (donation optional) to help us raise awareness.
Build a team for your Run Club and be entered to win prizes and swag as our thanks! HMF can move those registered onto a team on our registration page. Move with purpose this year and support a great cause…
Check out our VIDEO to see us in action! The funds we raise through our Official Charity partnership cover race registrations and expenses for our team of disabled athletes in 2023!
For more information or to get involved, email volunteers@achillesct.org
