Athlete. Activist. Author.
"If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon."
— Kathrine Switzer
Meet Kathrine
Kathrine Switzer, long been one of running’s most iconic figures, is knownwas not just for breaking barriers but also for creating positive global social change. Because of her, millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.
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An acclaimed speaker who addresses corporations, business conferences, fund-raisers, universities and special interest groups with a message that goes far beyond running.
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Marathon Woman, Kathrine's best-selling book, is available now in an updated, special 50th anniversary celebratory edition. Signed copies available on her store.
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Boston 10K for Women – Meet the Legends
REI 401 Park Dr Ste 103, Boston, NY, United StatesKathrine will be at a panel event Thursday October 5th at the Reggie Louis Center, and then Friday October 6th at the Boston REI. Saturday morning, October 7th, the 10K starts at 9am…
Boston 10K for Women – The Race!
RACE START: 9am at Beacon Street Kathrine will be at the finish line of the 10K at Charles Street between the Public Gardens and Boston Common. Find her at the…
Boston 10K for Women – Panel Discussion
Boston Common 139 Tremont St, Boston, United StatesKathrine will be at a panel event Thursday October 5th at the Reggie Louis Center, and then Friday October 6th at the Boston REI. Saturday morning, October 7th, the 10K starts at 9am…
RMH Providence Classic
Brown University Stadium 400 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesCertified, flat and fast 5k (3.1 miles) and 3k (1.8 miles) courses from the Brown University Stadium through the scenic and historic East Side of Providence. 10:00 am • Start of…
Women’s Sports Foundation Gala Dinner
Cipriani Wall Street 55 Wall Street, New York, NY, United States +1 more1973 — fifty years ago — was a momentous year in Billie Jean King’s fight for gender equity in sports: the US Open became the first sporting event in history…
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Meet and Greet with Kathrine Switzer!
Kathrine Switzer Syracuse Alert! NOON, Sept 10, 2023–I’ll be there! So excited to be meeting and greeting old friends and new on Sunday, 8/10 at the Gazebo in Johnson Park,…
Read MoreThe Daily Rally
More than 50 years ago, this 20-year-old became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, even while organizers tried to pull her off the course. She finished—and started…
Read More"I always say that talent and capability is everywhere, all it needs is opportunity."
— Kathrine Switzer
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Marathon Woman
In honor of her running the Boston Marathon on the 50th anniversary of her first historic run in 1967, Kathrine's best-selling book Marathon Woman (DaCapo Press) is being re-launched in an updated edition that includes a new introduction directed to the women of 2017.
Keep moving over 40
An indispensable and encouraging guide for every woman looking for a fun, easy and economical route to fitness & health.
Tag it fearless
Wear it for a guaranteed P.R.! This pewter charm is not fine jewelry (although plenty of women wear it as a necklace); it’s designed to be put on your shoelace to go with you through miles of pounding the roads and trails, literally or figuratively.
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