Achilles Hope & Possibility 5M - Sunday, June 28 / 5M • 8:25 a.m. (Wheelers Start), 8:30 a.m. (Regular Start), 10:30 a.m. (Kids' Fun Run) / Central Park, New York / S, C, $

To enhance the runner experience, and to better share Central Park with other park users, this race will be capped. NYRR will announce when registration has closed. Until that time, registration is available to all runners. [Race Cap Info]

This event brings together athletes with disabilities and able-bodied athletes in a celebration of running. Cash prizes, raffles, free t-shirts for kids, and more give promise of a great day in the park.

Please note that this race is not a marathon qualifier.

Course

All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.

Start on West Drive at 67th Street and head south around the lower end of the park and up the East Drive to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn left/west onto the Transverse, turn left/south onto the West Drive and finish by 69th Street. Kids Races: Kids will run from south to north on the West Drive, finishing at the adult race start line.

Click here to view the 5-mile map.


Number Pickup/Registration

Entrants may pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and race souvenirs at New York Road Runners (9 East 89th Street) on:


• Thursday, June 25, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, June 26, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 27, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

On race day, Sunday, June 28, entrants may pick up their materials in Central Park at the registration tent on Center Road, near West Drive and 67th Street, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., and from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for the Kids' Races.

Post-Race

Please join us for music, fun, and disability awareness activities. Award ceremony and raffle begin about 11:00 a.m. $6,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the following categories: open, visually impaired, above-knee amputatee, below-knee amputee, ambulatory disabled, pushrim, and handcrank wheelchair. At least seven participants need to finish in any category for prize money to be awarded. Final confirmation of top winners will be made by NYRR and ATC. See http://www.achillestrackclub.org for eligibility rules and for the prize money breakdown.


Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering at this race, click here.

Entry Fees

  Members * Jr/Sr Members * Non-Members
On or before June 13 $17 $9 $30
June 14 - 27 $22 $15 $35
Event Day* $25 $20 $40

No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only.

* Members: You must provide your NYRR member number on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.

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Application

Fax and online registration will close at 11:59 p.m on Tuesday, June 23.

Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]

Race Scoring

This is a scored race but DOES NOT count toward the nine races NYRR members as of January 2009 need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2010. The race is timed using the ChampionChip® system. You must complete the race with your chip attached to your shoe or your time will not be recorded. Please follow the instructions in your race packet on attaching the chip to your shoe and then returning the chip following the race. Note that you will be charged $35 if you do not return the chip within 20 days.
[Scoring and results procedures]

Baggage Facilities

Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If using this baggage service, bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners and Achilles Track Club are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Rules of Competition

All NYRR races are organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with City of New York, Parks & Recreation and NYRR rules. Failure to do so may result in offenders being disqualified and possibly banned from NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon. [Click here for rules.]