Sixty years after making history at the Boston Marathon, Kathrine Switzer is still inspiring women to run. Good Morning America suggests that this Mother’s Day, honour that spirit by giving your mum the gift of community and confidence through a membership with 261 Fearless—the global running club Kathrine co-founded to empower women in a non-judgmental, non-competitive community.
Our annual Train the Trainer course took place in June in Auckland. The weather was stunning, and we based ourselves in the Rose Park Hotel, just opposite the gorgeous Parnell Rose Gardens which is not only a perfect spot for fun and games, but also the new location of our Auckland Central Meet run. We…
The 2025 edition of The Spectacle lived up to its name — and then some. Held in Whakatū–Nelson on 5–6 December 2025, the festival combined city-street racing with scenic trail courses, offering something for runners of all backgrounds. As 261 Fearless Club NZ, we were proud to be part of it — not just as…
Connection, Learning & Fresh Inspiration! The 261 Club NZ coaches gathered in Rotorua for our annual refresher weekend – a few days filled with connection, adventure, learning, and quality time together. We began by joining the local community at Puarenga parkrun, a welcoming course that winds alongside a natural geothermal landscape. The unmistakeable sulphur scent…
We are sad to be saying goodbye to Julie, one of our amazing Auckland Central coaches, as she heads over the ditch for her next chapter. Her group, which is just a year old, will sorely miss her. One of the members surprised her at our farewell meet run with a song….. Every Saturday, rain…
