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  • 60 Years. One Number. One Race. Run the 131st Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America as a Charity Runner with 261 Fearless!

    60 Years. One Number. One Race. Run the 131st Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America as a Charity Runner with 261 Fearless!

    *Update: Applications are now closed to join 261 Fearless Team Boston 2027 Honestly, we can’t think of a better year to run Boston with 261 Fearless. In 1967, Kathrine Switzer ran the…

  • Why Volunteer With 261 Fearless?

    Why Volunteer With 261 Fearless?

    At 261 Fearless, we believe volunteering is a powerful way to empower women. We provide volunteering opportunities for women to gain skills, knowledge, and confidence that can be used in all areas…

  • Crossing Borders: The Magic of Coming Together in Vienna

    Crossing Borders: The Magic of Coming Together in Vienna

    There are some experiences that are easy to describe. And then there are the ones that are almost impossible to put into words. The magic that happens when the 261 Fearless community…

  • This is 261 Fearless

    This is 261 Fearless

    Every movement begins with a moment. For 261 Fearless, that moment happened nearly 60 years ago when Kathrine Switzer lined up at the 1967 Boston Marathon wearing bib number 261. She simply…

  • Be Fearless With Us

    Be Fearless With Us

    Every movement begins with a moment. But it grows through people. For nearly 60 years, the story of Kathrine Switzer, the torn bib, and the number 261 has inspired women to challenge…

  • Why We Are Fearless

    Why We Are Fearless

    Every movement has a symbol. Ours is 261. For nearly 60 years, that number has represented courage, determination, and the power of women to challenge limits and create change. What began as…

  • How We Became Fearless

    How We Became Fearless

    Every movement has a beginning. Ours began with one woman who refused to step off the course. Kathrine Switzer’s historic run in the 1967 Boston Marathon challenged more than a race. It…

  • 10 Ways To Keep Safe As a Runner With a Medical Condition

    10 Ways To Keep Safe As a Runner With a Medical Condition

    All runners need to take steps to keep themselves safe, but if you have an ongoing medical condition, it’s even more important. Whether you have diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, or another health issue that might interfere with…

  • Introducing the 261 Fearless Partnership Council

    Introducing the 261 Fearless Partnership Council

    At 261 Fearless, we believe that lasting change happens when passionate people come together around a shared purpose. That belief is at the heart of our newest initiative: the 261 Fearless Partnership…

  • How Does the Lung Function? Respiratory Anatomy Simply Explained

    How Does the Lung Function? Respiratory Anatomy Simply Explained

    We all know our lungs are vital to everyday life but now they’re potentially under serious attack from a virus, our respect for them has grown further. Biology lessons may be a…

  • How Being Active Reduces Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

    How Being Active Reduces Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

    Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but one of the most effective preventive “medicines” is available to nearly everyone: regular physical activity. The evidence is remarkably consistent. Whether it’s walking, running, cycling,…

  • AI: The basics

    AI: The basics

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) can feel like a scary topic. People are worried it might take over their jobs, and it’s hard to determine if images and videos we see are real or AI generated. It might…