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Achilles International Philadelphia

The Philadelphia chapter of Achilles International, which helps people with disabilities walk, run, and race. Members set goals and train with volunteer guide runners.

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What they do

Come to the Saturday morning session at the fitness center, work toward a goal, and join group walks or rides. Volunteers can sign up as guide runners.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
People with disabilities, Veterans, Blind and low vision people, Deaf and hard of hearing people
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Athletes meet every Saturday at 9 am at the fitness center on the fourth floor of Liberty Place.

Days
Saturday
Times
Morning

Cigna Fitness Center, fourth floor, Liberty Place South Lobby

Address
1601 Chestnut Street

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Use the Join button on the chapter page to start athlete registration, then come to a Saturday 9 am session. To volunteer as a guide runner, email melissa@phillyachilles.com..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Saturday sessions start at 9 am at the fitness center on the fourth floor of Liberty Place. The chapter describes its program as athletic activity plus social time, such as a weekly walk or ride in the park. Ask the chapter before you come how long a session lasts and whether there is a fee.

Tips for your first visit

  • Email the chapter before you register to ask whether you can try a session first
  • Arrive a few minutes early to find the fourth floor fitness center
  • Wear comfortable clothes and bring water for a walk or ride
  • Tell the chapter ahead of time about any access needs so they can plan with you

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The chapter welcomes new athletes with a clear registration step, but the page does not describe a beginner session or say whether a first visit can be drop in..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. The chapter page does not say whether there is a fee.
How often
About once a week

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
English
Access notes
The chapter welcomes people who are blind or have low vision, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and people with other disabilities, including limb difference, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injuries. The site also has an accessibility statement page.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.

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