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UPDATE: APPLICATION NOW CLOSED: 2025 TCS NYC Marathon Official Charity Program


The Streets of New York City are Calling! JOIN US FOR AN EPIC EXPERIENCE!
RUN WITH 261 FEARLESS TEAM NYC 2025!

IF YOU:

  • Are passionate about supporting women
  • Want to help empower women through running
  • Believe one person can help spark a revolution
  • Own more running shoes than any other type of shoe  (ok, this one is negotiable)

261 Fearless Inc. is once again a proud member of the Official Charity Program of the TCS New York City Marathon. Our Charity Runners are enthusiastic supporters of the 261 Fearless cause, raising funds to help fulfill our mission to offer education and local running opportunities to all women, no matter their age, fitness level, or running experience. We believe EDUCATION is KEY to EMPOWERMENT. And empowered women fearlessly CHANGE THE WORLD!

As a Charity Runner, we’ll support you, inspire you, and cheer for you from the moment you make our team, to the finish line, and beyond. We’ll provide fundraising support, virtual gatherings, team swag, and an unbeatable experience! You’ll meet new friends from all around the world and join the extended family of our global network. 

WE WELCOME runners from ALL over the globe and of ALL gender identities to apply. 

GOOD TO KNOW: Already have a bib? Fantastic! We are also accepting applications from bibbed runners to be part of 261 Fearless Team NYC 2025.

Read what some of our past Charity Team members have to say about the 261 Fearless experience:
“The best part was the inclusive and empowering atmosphere. The weekend is exciting regardless of who or what time you are running for, but running for an organization that works to empower women felt especially special.  I’ve been so touched by how supportive and communicative everyone has been since the marathon which I think is an amazing show of all the work 261 Fearless Inc. put in to create a great team!” 
“What I liked best – the amazing women that I now call friends!”

Some Important Details to Know:

  • Fundraising Commitment: $4,000 (Charity Runner)/ $1,800 (Bibbed Runner)
  • Registration Fee: $255 (NYRR member)/ $315 (non-members)
  • No COVID-19 vaccination requirement

DUE TO THE WONDERFULLY OVERWHELMING RESPONSE, WE HAVE CLOSED OUR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

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