Achilles Manawatu

05/08/2026

Here's a short video, featuring Ella, completing the Taupō half marathon, accompanied by her guide and videographer, Lewis. What a great day out!

04/08/2026

Video of our Manawatu Achilles trip away to Taupo Marathon, featuring Jono conquering the 10km course in his wheelchair. The soundtrack is worth a listen to, it was created especially for our trip away.
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Shoe Clinic
Steve's Tyre Service + Auto Care
Achilles International New Zealand
Team SLS
Supported Lifestyle Services Ltd

04/08/2026

Taupo marathon turned on a crisp clear day. Achilles Manawatu members all out in a great effort and did well on the course. Plus enjoyed meeting up with members from other chapters.

30/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who has helped us get to the start line. We appreciate you all.
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Steve's Tyre Service + Auto Care
Shoe Clinic
MoveNation
Achilles International New Zealand
Team SLS

28/07/2026

Our last training before Taupo this weekend.
Everyone is very excited and looking forward to catching up with our Achilles friends from all over New Zealand.
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Shoe Clinic
Steve's Tyre Service + Auto Care
Achilles International New Zealand
MoveNation
Team SLS

28/07/2026

AUGUST TRAININGS
Tuesday trainings: (Meet 5:15pm, depart 5:30pm)

4 Aug Football club carpark, Timona Park, Feilding
11 Aug He Ara Kotahi bridge, Ruha St, P.Nth
18 Aug Football club carpark, Timona Park , Feilding
25 Aug He Ara Kotahi bridge, Ruha St, P.Nth

Plus Saturdays:
Palmy parkrun (Meet 7:50am for 8:00am start)

14/07/2026

Awesome night and fantastic work by everyone. Some great training for Taupo in two and a half weeks time.
Achilles International New Zealand
Replay - NZ
Steve's Tyre Service + Auto Care
Shoe Clinic
Supported Lifestyle Services Ltd
MoveNation

07/07/2026

UPCOMING TRAININGS
Tuesday trainings: (Meet 5:15pm, depart 5:30pm)

7 July Football club carpark, Timona Park, Feilding
14 July He Ara Kotahi bridge, Ruha St, P.Nth
21 July Football club carpark, Timona Park , Feilding
28 July He Ara Kotahi bridge, Ruha St, P.Nth

Plus Saturdays:
Palmy parkrun (Meet 7:50am for 8:00am start)

01/07/2026

We get amazing support from our local parkruns - Palmerston North parkrun and Ōroua River Walkway parkrun - Feilding!
If you would like to join us as a Guide or Athlete please come and see us!
Look out for the new Linklater Reserve 5k Run starting in October 2026!

Yoke Fong started parkrunning to run for herself. But after getting involved with her local Achilles chapter, her parkrunning became about others.

Yoke volunteers at University of Waikato parkrun as a VI (Visually Impaired) guide, and shares how to be a good guide as well as how other parkrunners can ensure visually impaired runners can remain safe and supported at parkrun.

🔗 Read more: http://parkrun.me/yoke-fong

30/06/2026

Amazing turnout for Tuesday training 🌕❄️
The cold didn’t stop this crew—awesome effort from everyone on a chilly full moon night! 💛👏
Shoe Clinic
Replay - NZ
Steve's Tyre Service + Auto Care
MoveNation
Achilles International New Zealand
Achilles International