Achilles Nashville 13th Annual Hope & Possibility® In-Person/Virtual Race 2026

Race Overview

Achilles Nashville 13th Annual Hope & Possibility® Race
Join us as we come together to celebrate hope! With hope anything is possible!

About Hope & Possibility®

• Founded: 2003 by Trisha Meili, author of I Am the Central Park Jogger, A Story of Hope and Possibility.
• Inclusivity: Welcomes athletes of all abilities, from elite runners to walkers to wheelers.
• Core Belief: Sports competitions unite people of all abilities, colors, and backgrounds.
• Empowerment: Supports athletes with disabilities to participate in running activities for personal achievement.

Achilles Nashville Impact

Since its founding in 2012, Achilles Nashville has empowered over 300 athletes with disabilities to participate in mainstream running events. We celebrate and honor those who have overcome enormous challenges and will continue our work to move towards a more inclusive tomorrow.

Race Options

A summary of the race options is below:

• In-Person: Join us on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Richland Park Greenway, Nashville.
• Virtual: Participate anytime from Friday, September 4, to Sunday, September 6: no time submission needed for 5-miler.
• Start/Finish: Both distances will start and finish at the Richland Creek Greenway (5100 Wyoming Ave, Nashville, TN 37209).

Schedule of Events

• 6:45: Tribute to Nashville's First Responders, National Anthem by Jennifer Schott, announcements.
• 7:00: HANDCYCLE & RACING CHAIR (front) PUSHRIM WHEELCHAIR (after handcycles) start.
• 7:02: 5-miler start.
• 7:05: 1-miler start: wheeled athletes in front.

Packet Pick-up Information

• Wednesday, September 2: McCabe Community Center (101 46th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209) 4:00 pm-7:00 pm.
• Friday, September 4: McCabe Community Center (101 46th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209) 2:00 pm-6:00 pm.
• T-shirt Guarantee: Register before August 1st to guarantee your t-shirt size.
• Contact: For questions, please contact Amy Harris at achillesnashville@gmail.com.

Race URL

For more information, visit the official race page: Achilles Nashville Annual Hope & Possibility Race.