Achilles Nashville 12th Annual Hope & Possibility® In-Person/Virtual Race 2025
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Nashville, Tennessee
- Price $26.44 - $32.80
- Races 6 races
Event summary
The event kicks off with a heartfelt tribute to Nashville’s First Responders, followed by the National Anthem, ensuring a powerful start to the day. Participants can enjoy the excitement of running together or choose to participate virtually anytime from September 5 to September 7, making it accessible for those outside the Nashville area. Since its inception, Achilles Nashville has empowered over 300 athletes with disabilities, showcasing the strength of the human spirit. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable experience that embodies the belief that with hope, anything is possible! Register before August 1st to secure your race swag and join us in
Organiser's Description
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 6, 2025 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 5 to Sunday, September 7 to participate virtually. You can 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)
6:35 Tribute to Nashville's First Responders, National Anthem by Jennifer Schott
6:45 First Call to the 5-miler start
6:50 Second Call to 5-miler start
6:53 Final Call to 5-miler start
6:55 HANDCYCLE & RACING CHAIR start
6:57 5-miler PUSHRIM WHEELCHAIR start
7:00 5-miler start
7:05 1-miler start; wheeled athletes in front
2024 Packet Pick-up Information
Wednesday, September 3: McCabe Community Center (101 46th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209) 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Friday, September 3: McCabe Community Center (101 46th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209) 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Register before August 1st to guarantee your swag. For questions, please contact Amy Harris at [email protected].
Races
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5-Miler
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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5-Miler: Achilles Athletes/ Guides
Incl. $2.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$26.44
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Virtual 5-Miler
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
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1-Miler
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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1-Miler Achilles Athletes/ Guides
Incl. $2.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$26.44
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Virtual 1-Miler
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
Achilles Nashville 12th Annual Hope & Possibility® In-Person/Virtual Race 2025