Achilles Long Island 4k and 8k
- Date Sun 16th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Wantagh, New York
- Price $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fitness and community at the Achilles Long Island 4K and 8K event on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, in Wantagh, Nassau! Starting at 9:00 AM near the iconic Jones Beach bandshell, participants can choose between a scenic 4K or 8K run, walk, or roll. This uplifting event is organized by the Long Island chapter of Achilles International, which has been transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through athletic programs since 1983.
Whether you're an experienced athlete or trying a race for the first time, this event is all about empowerment and inclusivity. Achilles welcomes individuals of all ages and abilities, including those with blindness, deafness, limb loss, and many other disabilities, as well as military veterans. With a strict cut-off time of 1 hour and 40 minutes for the 8K race, ensure you keep up the pace to enjoy the full experience. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, achievement, and the spirit of community!
Whether you're an experienced athlete or trying a race for the first time, this event is all about empowerment and inclusivity. Achilles welcomes individuals of all ages and abilities, including those with blindness, deafness, limb loss, and many other disabilities, as well as military veterans. With a strict cut-off time of 1 hour and 40 minutes for the 8K race, ensure you keep up the pace to enjoy the full experience. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, achievement, and the spirit of community!
Organiser's Description
Join us for a scenic 8k or 4k run, walk, or roll with Achilles Long Island, starting near the iconic Jones Beach bandshell at 9:00 AM!
The Long Island chapter of Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since 1983, Achilles International has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe. Whether your goal is to complete a race for the first time ever, go for a weekly walk or ride with new friends, or to reach the podium at the Abbott World Marathon Majors, Achilles wants to help you succeed.
We welcome people of all ages living with a disability, including but not limited to those who live with:
Blindness or low vision
Deafness or hard of hearing
Cognitive, developmental and intellectual disabilities
Limb loss
Multiple sclerosis
Cerebral palsy
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
We also proudly welcome military veterans.
There will be a very strict cut off time of 1 hour 40 minutes for the 8K race. This means if you do not hit the 4K turn around (2KM) mark by 25 minutes in you will be re-routed onto the 4K course to finish.
The Long Island chapter of Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since 1983, Achilles International has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe. Whether your goal is to complete a race for the first time ever, go for a weekly walk or ride with new friends, or to reach the podium at the Abbott World Marathon Majors, Achilles wants to help you succeed.
We welcome people of all ages living with a disability, including but not limited to those who live with:
Blindness or low vision
Deafness or hard of hearing
Cognitive, developmental and intellectual disabilities
Limb loss
Multiple sclerosis
Cerebral palsy
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
We also proudly welcome military veterans.
There will be a very strict cut off time of 1 hour 40 minutes for the 8K race. This means if you do not hit the 4K turn around (2KM) mark by 25 minutes in you will be re-routed onto the 4K course to finish.
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Location
Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, 11793, NY, United States
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