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Club DC Metro Charity Team

261 Fearless Club DC Metro is offering the opportunity to join our 2025 Charity Team in celebration of the Marine Corps Marathon and other events. We offer in-person and virtual events such as the DC Metro One-Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K. You can walk or run any of these events in your own neighborhood or with us in Virginia! 

All proceeds go to our local nonprofit organization to empower women! 

Join us by emailing 261fearlessclubdcmetro@gmail.com with the subject line: Charity Team!

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