Achilles Hope & Possibility Kids Races with Rising NYRR
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Youth AvailableAchilles Hope & Possibility Kids Races with Rising NYRR - Stage 1Non-Scored Youth - Stage 1 Ages 2 - 11Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 09:45 AMDistance: Kids DashEntry Fees: This is a free event
Celebrate disability inclusion at the Achilles Hope & Possibility® Kids Races with Rising New York Road Runners on Sunday, June 29.
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.
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 11 of all abilities that are new to running and physical activity, for non-competitive short dashes. Every finisher will receive a New Balance T-shirt. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and 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 Bank race page.
Achilles International empowers all people living with disabilities to participate in adaptive running and endurance sports. We build a supportive community to break down barriers to the start line and beyond. Our vision is a world where everyone can run, walk, or roll together. We reframe what’s possible whether it’s in the park, on the race course or in everyday life.
For more information about volunteering as a guide runner, joining as an athlete with a disability, or making a donation, visit www.achillesinternational.org.
All event information is subject to change.
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. |
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.
We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Parents/guardians can register youth runners as girl, boy, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
Race 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) in advance of the event. Check back in for the dates and times available.
Parents and guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid race-day lines.
On race day, number pickup will be available from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located at the Naumburg Bandshell.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day.
Stage 1 participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 15 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.
For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.
| Start Time | Age Group | Distance |
| Stage 1 | ||
| 9:45 a.m. | Age 2 | 50 Feet |
| 9:50 a.m. | Age 3 | 150 Feet |
| 9:55 a.m. | Age 4 | 200 Feet |
| 10:00 a.m. | Age 5 | 300 Feet |
| 10:05 a.m. | Age 6 | 350 Feet |
| 10:10 a.m. | Age 7 | 450 Feet |
| 10:15 a.m. | Age 8 | 500 Feet |
| 10:20 a.m. | Ages 9-11 | 550 Feet |
Finishers will receive a New Balance T-shirt. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. A youth race number must be presented to collect the event souvenir.
Check back in closer to race day for an event map.
Stage 1 participants will run short dashes of various distances. See the Schedule of Events section for the estimated distances each age group will run.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.
There is no bag check. NYRR is not responsible for bags left unattended.
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.
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