New York Marathon

The New York Marathon is the pinnacle of events attended by Achilles International New Zealand and we have taken athletes to this prestigious event every year since 1993, all have finished and have taken between 2 hours and 23 hours to complete the 42km distance, some pushed wheelchairs, some did it on crutches, some couldn't see and ran with guides, but all had the same goal and that was to finish and get the medal that says you are that special person "A Marathon Runner" so recognise me as a full human being.

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This New York Marathon is always held on the 1st Sunday in November
For more information on the marathon go to www.ingnycmarathon.org

On line entry forms to be part of the New Zealand Team can be downloaded below:

• Athletes Application Form

• Volunteer guides application form

• Achilles Code of Standards Policy

Check out the story of our first Athlete in 1993 (John Riley) and in 1994 our first Team:

• 1993 New York City the beginning of Achilles NZ

• The Longest Day: Our first team