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Kathrine Switzer

Jul 12, 2013 –
Jul 14, 2013

Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY United States

Join me at the Friday volunteer party and on Sat. the kids run and expo at Mohawk Valley Community College where a weekend highlight is the Runners Forum with Roger Robinson, Bill Rodgers, me and other running experts. I’ll be at the expo with a booth, signing and selling my book Marathon Woman, shirt, and jewelry. On Sunday, tune me in as I help cover the race live on Sunday on WIBX Radio.

Aug 2, 2013

Melbourne Runner’s Lunch, Melbourne, Australia

12:00pm

Kathrine and Roger are making a dynamic duo presentation during the Melbourne Runner’s
Lunch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Members Dining Room.

Aug 9, 2013 –
Aug 11, 2013

The Great Raisin River 11Km Footrace, Williamstown, ON Canada

Celebrating its 35th anniversary! Roger Robinson and Kathrine Switzer have been brought back to Williamstown by popular demand as guests of honor to present a special speaking event on Saturday, Aug.10 at 12:30 on the Main Stage of the Williamstown Fair.Here we will mark the footsteps of the amazing athletes who have run this race and those especially of legendary Tom Longboat who first made this race famous. On Sunday, they will run the race and then speak again at the awards. The race is part of the 202-year-old Williamstown Fair, a charming rural festival, complete with horse pulls, baking contests, exhibits and carnival activities, so bring the whole family, this is a real treat.

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Beyond Boston, Facing the Crisis and Bouncing Back

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Restart: The future of the Boston Marathon, by Neil Swidey - Boston Globe

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Kathrine featured in PBS documentary, Makers: Women Who Make America

Makers: Women Who Make America is a landmark digital and broadcast initiative from AOL and PBS showcasing compelling stories from women of today and tomorrow. This historic video initiative features exclusive access to trailblazing women – both known and unknown. The 3-hour documentary “MAKERS: Women Who Make America.” will premiere at Lincoln Center in New York City on February 26, 2013 at 8pm ET. Check your local PBS listings to watch at home!

Watch Kathrine tell the real story of the 1967 Boston Marathon!

View this segment about Makers on Extra

Welcome to Kathrine’s new website!

We hope you enjoy exploring Kathrine’s shiny, new website. Please Contact Us if you have any questions during your visit.

Cheers from the Marathon Woman Team

Next Race:
Niagara Falls Women’s Half Marathon

June 2, 2013
Niagara Falls, Canada

Top 10 Running Tips

Start with Kathrine’s Tip Number ONE:
Just put on your shoes and go.

The other 9 Tips…

261-Fearless:

Fearless in the Face of Adversity

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Who is Kathrine Switzer?

Iconic athlete, sports and social advocate, author, and Emmy award-winning television commentator, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon. She has been honored widely for her achievements, most recently being inducted into the USA National Women’s Hall of Fame for creating positive social change. The ramifications of this work is both joyful and profound, changing forever the face of sports, health, and opportunities for women around the world and fearlessly empowering millions beyond the finish line.