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.
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
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
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
Broad Street Run
The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation 2017 Blue Cross Broad Street Run will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 8 AM. The course is a 10-mile, point-to-point course (named one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country by Runner’s World) that starts at the Central High School Athletic Field at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue. The course is a pleasing run past the varied neighborhoods of Philadelphia along Broad Street. The race finishes inside the Philadelphia Navy Yard at the end of Broad Street in South Philadelphia.