Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026 - In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr.
Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026 - In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr. is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Rochelle Park, NJ, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr.
We will continue to breakdown barriers in your honor our sweet friend, keep smiling! We miss you everyday, this one's for you Kenny!
Join Achilles New Jersey for our annual Hope & Possibility Run, Walk, or Roll, a powerful day where athletes of all abilities come together to move, connect, and achieve
Whether you're participating in your first race, rolling alongside new friends, or chasing a personal best, this event is about one thing: breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible!
Since 1983, Achilles has empowered over 150,000 athletes worldwide, from neighborhood parks to the global stage of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Here in New Jersey, that impact is felt every single week.
Who We Welcome
All Ages. All Abilities. All Welcome.
We proudly champion athletes living with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, and honor our military veterans.
Come move with purpose
Come celebrate possibility
Your participation and support make it all possible!
Funds raised help provide:
Adaptive equipment and race entry opportunities
Free weekly workouts and year-round programming
A welcoming community that combats isolation and builds confidence
Because of you, athletes gain more than finish lines, they gain independence, connection, and the belief that they belong!
RACE DAY PARKING!
Parking in the main park area will fill up quikly. Overflow parking can be found at:
The Midland School
300 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Knights of Columbus Rochelle Park
235 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Teterboro Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochelle Park, NJ
City Elevation
54 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026 - In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr., put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
66
Days to train
- Race
- Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026 - In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr.
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility 2026 - In Loving Memory of Kenny Franco Jr.
Sep 27, 2026