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Achilles Hope & Possibility Kids Races with Rising NYRR

Achilles Hope & Possibility Kids Races with Rising NYRR

  • Youth Events
  • Youth Events - Stage 1

June 28, 2026, Sunday at 9:45 AM, Manhattan - Central Park

Celebrate disability inclusion at the Achilles Hope & Possibility Kids Races with Rising New York Road Runners!

Event Details

Since 1983, Achilles International has been empowering youth, adults, and veterans living with disabilities to participate in adaptive running and endurance sports. This event leads into July's Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–11 of all abilities. Participants will receive a New Balance T-shirt (while supplies last).

Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth events. Follow and use #RisingNYRR in your social posts to share the event-day fun. For more information on the adult race, please visit the Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M Presented by TD race page.

All event information is subject to change.

Pre-Event

  • Stages

    The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.

    Stage

    Ages

    Event Type

    Register If

    1

    2 to 11

    Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities

    Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active.

    2

    8 to 18

    Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities

    Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active.

    3

    12 to 18

    Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities

    Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting.

  • Accessibility

    Rising New York Road Runners strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. We welcome all young participants with disabilities, including but not limited to, participants that use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email Arianna Moliere at amoliere@nyrr.org.

  • Notes on Registration

    We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Parents/guardians can register youth runners as girl, boy, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.

  • Number Pickup

    Numbers may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth Avenues).

    • Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • Monday, June 8, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, June 12, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, June 13, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, June 14, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • Monday, June 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, June 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, June 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

    **The RUNCENTER will be closed June 19 for Juneteenth.**

    • Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, June 21, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • Monday, June 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, June 23, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, June 24, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, June 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, June 26, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, June 27, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

    Parents/guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid event-day lines.

    On event day, race number pickup will be available at Race-Day Central. Pickup times are:

    • Stage 1: 8:15 a.m.–10:10 a.m.

    If you plan to pick up a runner's race number on race day, please arrive at least 60 minutes before the start of their run.

  • Achilles Number Pickup at New Balance Flatiron Flagship Store

    Number pickup will be available for pickup at the New Balance Flatiron Flagship Store (150 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011) on the following dates:

    • Wednesday, June 10: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, June 11: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, June 17: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

    ** The New Balance store will be closed on June 18 for the New York Knicks Championship parade **

    • Wednesday, June 24: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, June 25: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

  • Achilles Race Number Pickup at TD One Vanderbilt

    Race numbers will be available for pickup at the TD One Vanderbilt (1 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017) on the following dates:

    • Monday, June 22, 12:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

More Event Information

Cancellation Policy

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, parents/guardians will be informed as soon as possible. Events will not be rescheduled.