The Play Brigade breaks down barriers in sports and play so people of all abilities can compete side by side. When you run 26.2 with us, every mile directly funds inclusive community programs and adaptive sports. Run with purpose. Different abilities, same finish line. […]
Born legally blind and once weighing over 500 pounds, Michael Besson has transformed his life through sheer determination. With the support of The Play Brigade, he became a marathon runner—proving what’s possible when inclusion and accessibility are built into every stride. Read more about Michael’s story in Runners World! Now, Michael needs your help to get to […]
If you are currently training for or considering training for a race, please consider joining the Play Brigade Race Team! We are excited to be a member of the the 2026 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. We are accepting runner applications, and we are excited about April! […]
Summer is often a time for celebrations – weddings, birthday parties, and cookouts among others. While most people look forward to these events, frequently it is a difficult time for people with disabilities and their family and friends. Hosting a gathering of these sorts is a good time to practice inclusive values and good intentions so […]
In case you haven’t noticed, we have recently made some big changes here at The Play Brigade. In March 2023, we released an updated version of our website with many awesome new features. We also unveiled a redesign to complement our new site with a modern look and easy-to-use layout. The site needed to be accessible; it needed to look […]
We are so honored to have been on this journey with Jeremy. Congrats on finishing! And thank you for doing this on our behalf! […]
Tom MooneyProvidence Journal USA TODAY NETWORK Vermont’s Long Trail is a 273-mile gnarly path along the craggy spine of the Green Mountains, stretching from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts state line. On average it takes hikers 19 days to traverse the entire technical trail ofridges, ruts and roots. Then there are “ultra-marathoners” like Jeremy […]
