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Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans

March 3, 2018 by Stacy Rosenthal

Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans

Our annual chapter destination trip will be held in the great city of NOLA!!!  From downtown to the grand mansions on St. Charles, to the French Quarter to the history of Treme and the green of City Park – this is one course (and city) that will have you looking every which way with delight!

DISTANCE
26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 10 Kilometers, or 5 Kilometers

DATE
5K – Saturday, March 3rd
10 K, Half-Marathon, & Marathon – Sunday, March 4th

LOCATION
All races on Sunday finish at Roosevelt Mall in City Park

Filed Under: Calendar, Events, Races

California International Marathon

December 3, 2017 by Stacy Rosenthal

California International Marathon

Richard Hunter, a visually impaired athlete, has invited Philly Achilles to participate in the California International Marathon on December 3, 2017.  This is a point-to-point course with a net downhill put on by the Sacramento Running Association.  Many of our athletes who are participating in this event hope to qualify for the Boston Marathon here at CIM.

Filed Under: Calendar, Races

Philadelphia Marathon / Half-Marathon / 8K

November 18, 2017 by Stacy Rosenthal

Philadelphia Marathon / Half-Marathon / 8K

Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a first-timer, Philadelphia is the place for you. The course is designed to be scenic, fan-friendly and, above all, great for running. It is consistently listed among the top ten races in the country, recognized for a mostly flat terrain, ideal temperature and awesome atmosphere.

LOCATION
Eakins Oval

DISTANCE
26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, or 8 Kilometers

DATE
8K & Half Marathon – Saturday, November 18th
Marathon – Sunday, November, 19th

Filed Under: Calendar, Events, Races

5,000 Yards Dash

October 8, 2017 by Stacy Rosenthal

5,000 Yards Dash

The 5,000 Yards Dash presented by Yards Brewing Company

 

 

  • Unique 5,000 Yard (not meter) Distance – PR almost guaranteed
  • Food Trucks and Live Music at the Finish
  • Race along the Delaware River Waterfront
  • First race approved to run along Penn’s Landing
  • Unique Craft Beer Glass to all finishers
  • Free Yards Beer to all Finishers (21+)
  • Celebrates Local Craft Brewing
  • Exclusive Metal Coaster with bottle opener to all Finishers

Filed Under: Calendar, Events, Races

Achilles Hope & Possibility (4M)

June 25, 2017 by Stacy Rosenthal

Achilles Hope & Possibility (4M)

Come to Central Park and share in the spirit that brings together athletes with disabilities and able-bodied athletes. Run four miles with New York Road Runners and earn your finisher medal, all while supporting the mission of Achilles International: “To enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement.”

LOCATION
Central Park, New York, New York

DISTANCE
4 Miles

Download Course Map (PDF)

Interactive Course Map

 

Filed Under: Calendar, Events, Races

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