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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Saddle River Park, Rochelle Park NJ
Half
57–73°F · some rain risk
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2025
64–75°F
dry
2024
65–72°F
dry
2023
48–65°F
dry
2022
55–71°F
dry
2021
57–79°F
dry
2020
65–78°F
dry
2019
53–73°F
dry
2018
57–71°F
rain
2017
68–85°F
dry
2016
61–74°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Sunny · 36–58°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 36°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr.
We will continue to breakdown barriers in your honor our sweet friend, keep smiling! We miss you everyday, this one's for you Kenny!
Join Achilles New Jersey for our annual Hope & Possibility Run, Walk, or Roll, a powerful day where athletes of all abilities come together to move, connect, and achieve
Whether you're participating in your first race, rolling alongside new friends, or chasing a personal best, this event is about one thing: breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible!
Since 1983, Achilles has empowered over 150,000 athletes worldwide, from neighborhood parks to the global stage of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Here in New Jersey, that impact is felt every single week.
Who We Welcome
All Ages. All Abilities. All Welcome.
We proudly champion athletes living with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, and honor our military veterans.
Come move with purpose
Come celebrate possibility
Your participation and support make it all possible!
Funds raised help provide:
Adaptive equipment and race entry opportunities
Free weekly workouts and year-round programming
A welcoming community that combats isolation and builds confidence
Because of you , athletes gain more than finish lines, they gain independence, connection, and the belief that they belong!
📍 PACKET PICKUP
Skip the race-day rush and grab your packet ahead of time! Shirts will be available at the race!
Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Fleet Feet – Ridgewood
Saturday, September 26th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Fleet Feet – Westfield
*Bibs will also be available race morning starting at 8am!
RACE DAY PARKING!
Parking in the main park area will fill up quikly. Overflow parking can be found at:
The Midland School
300 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Knights of Columbus Rochelle Park
235 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
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