Achilles Nashville 13th Annual Hope & Possibility® Race 2026

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

Hope & Possibility® (founded in 2003 by Trisha Meili, author of I Am the Central Park Jogger, A Story of Hope and Possibility) is the signature race of Achilles. The Hope & Possibility® Race, welcomes athletes of all abilities, from elite runners to walkers to wheelers. This race is founded on the belief that sports competitions, such as running races, unite people of all abilities, all colors, and all backgrounds, an important belief for today's times. In Achilles, athletes with disabilities can walk, run, or roll (e.g., wheelchair, handcycle, walker) to participate in running activities or events in order to promote personal achievement, healthy living, and active lifestyles.

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.  

A summary of the race options is below:

In-Person & Virtual 1-Miler or 5-Miler :

In-Person: For local participants, we invite you to run in person on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with Achilles Nashville. Both race distances begin and end at the Richland Park Greenway at 51st Ave and Wyoming. 
Virtual: Don't live in the Nashville area? No problem! Run, walk, or roll anytime from Friday, September 4, to Sunday, September 6, to participate virtually. You do not need to submit your time for the 5-miler virtual run only.
Schedule of Events
The race will start and finish at the trailhead on the Richland Creek Greenway (5100 Wyoming Ave, Nashville, TN 37209)

• 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

2026 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

Register before August 1st to guarantee your t-shirt size. For questions, please contact Amy Harris at achillesnashville@gmail.com.