David Carson Parker Script Writers Award ceremony

International Track Meet Come see Olympians Nick Willis, Brent Newdick and Sarah Cowley and others competing. Since it’s on a grass track and close to the spectators, it’s like Chariots of Fire! I’ll be assisting with race announcing and doing on-field interviews.

Nation-wide premiere of the PBS/AOL 3-hour documentary. Kathrine is featured in this historic documentary with hundreds of other amazing women! Nation-wide Premiere of “Makers, Women Who Make America”, the PBS/AOL 3-hour documentary. Lincoln Center gala by invitation only, so make your own gala at home and invite all your friends and family. PLEASE DON’T MISS…

The first ever women's only marathon in Malaysia! Press conferences and festivities on April 5 & 6, race day on April 7. There is a marathon, a half and an 8K---and a special husband-wife section in the marathon so the guys are not entirely left out. I'll be running the 8K in this fabulous--exotic-- new…

I’ll be there for my 46th consecutive year! All press conferences & expo appearances on 4/12-14; and doing race commentary for WBZ-TV on Monday, 15th. I'll be at the expo at the Marathon Tours booth, # 2335 on Fri, April 12 from 2-6; Sat, April 13 from 1-6; Sun, April 14 from 1:15-3. Also on…

I’m speaking at 4 PM to the students at this great college which is right on the homestretch of the Boston Marathon, a day after the great race. We’re all going to be still high on endorphins!

This annual conference is a blockbuster and the theme this year is “NO Limits”-- certainly that’s a topic I love! I’m on at 10AM as a Makers.com Breakthrough woman. Join us!

I’m the guest speaker at this race which is already one of the mid-west’s biggest running events. The course is flat and fast, the expo is massive and I’ll be there with book signings and shirt and jewelry sales starting Thursday evening, then speaking at the pasta dinner. Race morning I’ll help with the radio…

I’m not there in person, but in spirit for this 50-mile run/ walk / relay in the Hudson Valley of New York that is one of the most beautiful events you will ever participate in. (Trust me! I LIVE here!!!–and know I’m SO lucky!) If you’re getting a team together to do this event, get…

In 1983, Kathrine and original race director Horst Milde founded this race with 243 women. Now it is the biggest women’s running event in Germany—18,500 women(!) and Horst’s son Mark is now the race director. Kathrine will run it in celebration and also promote the German edition of her book Marathon Woman. Buy this edition…

"How Did Running Begin?" An illustrated talk by Roger Robinson at St. John's College in Cambridge, England. This talk also will be a somewhat reunion of former eagles (and current sparrows, like me!) of running, we'll all be there with tea and doubtless afterwards a pint or two. Join us and bring your club mates!!…

"Beyond Boston, Facing the Crisis and Bouncing Back" --this is a luncheon discussion you don't want to miss. I'm joining three other important speakers. The wonderful book 26.2 Marathon Stories is included with your attendance. When one of the world's most storied brands explodes in front of the world, there are lessons in resilience, endurance…

Wine, Women, Run, Walk: this is the second year for this already popular women’s event which passes by the Falls twice in an out and back course along the parkway. May 30 & June 1: Meet & greet, book signing, shirt and jewelry sales at packet pickup. Race day is June 2 where I’ll be…

Running legends Kathrine Switzer and Bill Rodgers join forces as the celebrity speakers at this classic event. But there will be a special buzz for Switzer as she will be reliving a little history here—the race director, Mike Lannon, was with Kathrine in her first ever official race where she ran with men, in 1966!…

Join me Friday from noon-6pm, and Saturday from 10-2:30pm at the expo at Mohawk Valley Community College where a weekend highlight is the Runners Forum on Sat 3-4:30 with Roger Robinson, Bill Rodgers, me and other running experts. At the expo we'll be at the National Distance Running Hall of Fame booth, signing and selling…

Kathrine and Roger Robinson are making a dynamic duo presentation at the inaugural Melbourne Runner’s Lunch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Members Dining Room. We're kicking off the big Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival which is on Oct.13. For the lunch, we're bringing some legendary guests as a surprise! Join us--tickets are still available. AND--Australian friends--also…

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…

Hi Friends! Please join me for a Cyber Adventure on September 18 ! I am doing a 'webinar' with the great Lee Troop (3 time marathon Olympian, from Australia) and he will interview me for 40 minutes on his program, Marathon Guru. Then we will take 20 min or so of Q&A. This is LIVE…

Kathrine and Roger are making a dynamic duo presentation for this anniversary race, where Roger set an over-50 record that still stands! Lynchburg is also the place where Kathrine began her running career at Lynchburg College. Here's the link to purchase tickets for the luncheon: http://www.lynchburgchamber.org/ Hope to see you there! Later that evening I'm…

As the celebrity host, Kathrine will be joining the most fun tour group on the planet, Marathon Tours & Travel, as they travel to the London's Royal Parks Half Marathon. Run along side Kathrine during this wonderful running event! Registration with Marathon Tours has closed.

4:15 pm Joining the student forum 7pm Dinner Speech "Breaking Through: The Power of Resilience" Free and open to the public; wheelchair accessible & listening device access. Kathrine will share her personal story to become the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon and break through the gender barrier, and her work to champion…

I’m honored to be the keynote speaker on Saturday, Oct.19 from 5:30-6:30PM. This dynamic event features the Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic Speakers Series as part of the race expo at Myers Field House, Minnesota State University. The expo is open to the public from 12-7pm and I’ll be there from 12-5pm signing my book and…

Kathrine will be receiving a 2013 Giant Steps award during National Student-Athlete Day. Kathrine is one of seven award winners and was selected for the "Barrier Breaker" award by the student members of the National Consortium for Academics and Sports andNortheastern University’s Sport in Society and is currently co-sponsored by the NCAA and the National…

Kathrine has been named this year's VIP! Runners will have a chance to meet Kathrine Switzer at the Anthem Sports and Wellness Expo at The Center of NH Radisson Hotel. She will also attend the Anthem Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay on Sunday, November 3, 2013.

Keynote Luncheon Speaker at the Western Mass Business Expo from 11:30-1pm. Come meet the movers and shakers in the Western Mass Business world! The expo will be held at the MassMutual Center. Tickets are available for this luncheon and expo which is sponsored by BusinessWest, The Business Journal of Western Mass., and the Professional Women’s…

“Run Faster, Further and Injury-Free for Years to Come” -Kathrine joins a stellar cast of experts in presenting an event aimed for women runners over 40. Her specific interview presentation will be on Monday, Nov.18 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern (calculate that time in your time zone). Other luminaries such as Nancy Clark,…

Kathrine will present a keynote presentation for the Sunway Group, one of the biggest property developers, construction and hospitality groups in Asia. This is a private corporate function.

Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson make a Dynamic Duo presentation for the annual student’s speech day at Kinross Wolaroi School, a lovely historic private high school. To Americans, it’s graduation day, with parents and students celebrating!

Did you know heart disease is the Number 1 killer of women? It kills more women than all the cancers combined, plus diabetes and HIV. To address this issue, “Go Red for Women” has taken off as a big movement and it is one which Kathrine supports, well—whole-heartedly! February is National Heart Month; it’s a…

Kathrine joins ten other outstanding speakers at this fourth annual Women’s Leadership Conference, the theme of which is “Take the Lead”. Her speech is on Feb. 27. The conference and workshops are hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Leadership (WIPL) for Coastal Carolina University, and serve to educate, inspire and challenge women to speak up,…

In this congested marketplace, what can YOU do to Stand Out from the crowd and make the most of the massive market surge in real estate? Kathrine is the keynote speaker on March 18 and is looking forward to sharing her inspiring message with thousands of the best agents in the USA. For more information:…

This is it folks: The first ’261 Women’s Marathon’ to be held in Mallorca Spain! I feel so tremendously honored and it will truly be a marathon to remember! March 30th is race day and will include the marathon and a 10K. The event is open to participants 18 years of age and older. The…

This is one of the iconic marathon events! Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson are giving a Dynamic Duo presentation at the world-famous pasta party on Friday night, April 4 (We’re psyching you up for race day, April 5). We’re sticking around all weekend meeting and greeting. The expo is Fri.; we’ll be there with our…

I'm excited to be with Skirt Sports' launching 261 Fearless clothing line at the biggest women's half-marathon in the country! We're at the Expo which is at the Metropolitan Pavilion on Friday April 11th between 3 and 7pm and Saturday April 12th between 12 and 5pm.

The 2014 Boston Marathon is going to the be the race of the century. It is going to be a global testimony to endurance, resilience and fearlessness and I'm really excited to be there again! I will be attending all press conferences, receptions and will be at the expo Fri, Sat and Sun at Skirt…

This is going to be an incredibly special Boston Marathon and I'm so pleased to share my thoughts and feelings with the University of Massachusetts Boston. Open to the public. For more information regarding this event, call the Office of Special Events at 617.287.5313 or email events@umb.edu.

Kathrine and Roger Robinson return for their sixth appearance at this marvelous Canadian race, one of Canada's premiere running events! They're at the Expo all day Friday and Saturday with their books and shirts; Roger Robinson will be making the Canadian launch of his new book "Spirit of the Marathon" which accompanies the new DVD…

Kathrine will be making a repeat appearance at this marvelous women's half-marathon and will be signing and selling her book, speaking at the pre-race pasta dinner and cheering you on at the start/finish for race day, Sunday June 1st!

This delightful, small race in New England has a lively following and I am back again with Billy Rodgers for speaking, appearing at the Expo and running in the event!

"Leading a Path of Change and Making a Positive Difference" will be the themes of Kathrine's closing keynote addresses at the East Coast Australian PA Summits. Kathrine will share inspiring words from her courageous and energizing story. July 15 in Sydney at the Four Seasons, July 22 in Melbourne at the Grand Hyatt, July 29…

In honor of the sesquicentennial of the Mayo Clinic, Kathrine will be the commemorative speaker stressing the importance of preventative medicine through fitness and good health. The event will have a half-marathon race on Sunday, August 24th.

Kathrine and Roger Robinson have been invited back for a return performance at the 41st anniversary of this very special race. Unique activities include the first Southern USA launch of the "Spirit of the Marathon II" film with Roger Robinson's superb companion book. Both will be speaking, appearing at the Expo and announcing at the…

A highlight of this event will be "Girls Night Out; Powerful Stories from Fearless Women" on Thursday, Oct 9th at 7pm featuring Kathrine and Girls On The Run founder Molly Barker. Tickets and info at www.hartfordmarathon.com. She will also be at the Expo on the 9th and 10th with her just-launched 261 Fearless running apparel…

When it comes to talking about self esteem, Kathrine knows from first hand experience how important this is for success and how important it is to give empowerment to others. Join us for this 20th anniversary breakfast fundraiser at the Harvard Club where Kathrine will be a speaker and will be signing books.

Kathrine's third appearance here will be special with two new additions: 261 Fearless running apparel will be featured in a fashion show -- Kathrine modeling as well! Also will be the Syracuse launch of the film "Spirit of the Marathon II" with an appearance by both Kathrine and Roger Robinson, author of the companion book.…

Books are a passion for Kathrine and she is delighted to support the upstate New York Seymour Library in Auburn. This will be a fun evening for all ages as she regales and inspires her audience with stories of her early beginnings in running in the local area. Also in attendance will be author Roger…

Kathrine will be inducted into the New York Road Runners Hall of Fame! Induction Ceremony will be at the 2nd floor media center of the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Day passes will be issued for guests wishing to attend, free of charge.

This will be a special NYC marathon for Kathrine as she is getting inducted into the NYRR Hall of Fame at the Expo at the Javits Convention Center, Thursday, Oct 30 at 3pm. Her appearances include time at the expo with her just-launched 261 Fearless running apparel by Skirt Sports along with the ever-popular Marathon…

This clinic will not be going for a run, Skirt Sports wants all the time to listen to Kathrine speak, have photo ops, and have a casual evening of socializing with food, beverages and shopping! This is a one and only opportunity so mark your calendars! Space is very limited! Please RSVP to events@skirtsports.com

This is a first for Kathrine and Roger Robinson we are doing a dynamic duo speaking presentation. We've never been to Baton Rouge and we both love zydeco! It should be fun because it was created 20 years ago by The Running Chicken Track Club. The Baton Rouge Beach Marathon has become a city-wide tradition…

Keynote Address. The earlier you can begin empowering a young person the better, and this is the organization that's been doing it the best! Kathrine is delighted to be the keynote speaker on Wednesday, the 21st in San Diego and have the opportunity to meet hundreds of leaders who have inspired and motivated thousands of…

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Start training now for the 261 Women’s Marathon in Mallorca and join thousands of passionate women who are committed to the FEARLESS cause. Start planning for this wonderful trip and make a vacation of your marathon challenge. Early March on this southern Spanish island is a beautiful destination to get out of…

On Saturday, April 11 Kathrine will be joining her dear friends Jeff Galloway and Amby Burfoot for a "conversation with the Legends" event as part of the pre-race events for the Harvard Pilgrim Middletown Half Marathon and Legends 4-mile.The topic will be "Running - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." The event is free and open to…

Kathrine will deliver the keynote speech, “Challenge Yourself” at this collaborative health exposition created to improve the health and well being of the McLean County community. While the event is geared toward women, it is free and open to the public, and typically draws approximately 2000 attendees. Join us!

Places at the April 16 Anti Defamation League FREE (and open to the public) reception are filling quickly, as you might imagine.  If you are in the  Boston area and want to meet me and hear me talk a little about Breaking Barriers, here is an opportunity, but the ADL needs you to register. It's…

The Boston Marathon is an annual highlight in Kathrine's life. She will be there at the Expo (on the 17th, 18th and 19th) and all press conferences. Kathrine will be at the Skirt Sports' booth with founder Nicole DeBoom during the expo days featuring the "261 Fearless" apparel. On April 19th from 12-12:45 I will…

What better place to talk to bright young students under the auspices of the ADL's Youth Congress then Boston at the time of the Boston Marathon!? Excitement is always running high over my famous 1967 confrontation and there are many lessons for students to learn from the story. This event will be held at the…

This is the first for ALL of us--a virtual run! For those of you who cannot run the 261 Women's Marathon in Mallorca on March 8 OR follow bib number 261's famous exploits at the Boston Marathon on April 20, here is your opportunity to run anywhere you are in spirit and solidarity. And also…

Kathrine will be at the expo (April 23-25) with the 261 Women's Marathon booth (hours & location TBD) and spectator at the race this year.

It's wonderful when a company walks the talk!  At this closed-for-employees event, Kathrine will address Cigna employees at their Connecticut office on 'How to Be the Hero In Your Own Life', and then join them in a special company fun run & walk on the Cigna campus.

Kathrine is back for the hat-trick --her third consecutive visit--at this amazing event. Full of spirit and fun, thousands of women make this a destination event as it passes by the magnificent Niagara Falls TWICE! Kathrine will be at the expo full time on both days, but needs to leave by 4 on Saturday to…

This delightful, small race in New England has a lively following and Kathrine is back again with Billy Rodgers for speaking, appearing at the Expo and running in the event!

Presented by Boston Children’s Hospital Division of Sports Medicine. (Kathrine presents at 11 AM on Friday, June 19). This conference is a fabulous opportunity for anyone interested in the science and health of women’s sports, because it is open to anyone who wants to register. Even in my lifetime in the USA, women’s sports physiology…

I've been going to this race since it was founded in 1978, and yipes now there's 14,000 runners. You can find me at the expo on Friday and Saturday with my books and the new gorgeous 261 Fearless apparel, and don't forget to come to the free runners forum on Saturday 1-2:30PM at Alumi College…

Kathrine and husband Roger Robinson are jogging-around spectators at this annual winter competition with several athletes they know well. Special note: October 2015 is one of the most exciting and demanding speaking months of Kathrine’s career.

This is a special year in Iceland—it’s the 100th Anniversary of women getting the right to vote. To honor women’s breakthroughs, Kathrine has been invited by Islandsbanki, the national bank of Iceland and race sponsor as a speaker with some of Iceland’s women role models and leaders at a special forum entitled “Equal Rights Is…

Kathrine enjoys being a part of inaugural events, and this first women's race is already fated for success as it is produced by Bellin Health, the company that has already proved themselves by organizing the 18,000 strong annual Bellin Race every June. Kathrine will be at the expo all day Friday to meet, greet and…

Dynamic Duo Speaking Evening with Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson. Kathrine and Roger do a return engagement to this dynamic club for dinner, speech and book signing.

This luncheon speech and book signing marks the beginning of an ambitions ‘barnstorming’ speaking tour as Kathrine speaks at several GOTR locations, often on consecutive days, to assist them in fund-raising for GOTR chapters. This organization is empowering over a million girls in the USA. We encourage the public to attend! Her Houston luncheon speech…

Kathrine has been booked for this engagement for five years, her longest range booking yet! This is an exciting, fast growing race with nearly 10,000 finishers and Kathrine is excited to be a part of it, particularly since there are more women participants now then men. Kathrine will be at the expo all day Friday…

Kathrine’s second stop on the GOTR barnstorming tour. Here she is the featured dinner speaker for this amazing organization that is empowering girls all over the USA. We encourage the public to attend! Event location will be at Maryville University : https://www.maryville.edu/. Please contact: Emilie Fan 314-862-6266; (emilie@girlsontherunstlouis.org

This annual formal gala of the Women’s Sports Foundation will be overwhelming this year after the huge success of the USA Women’s Soccer triumph! No, Kathrine cannot help you get tickets but you can try yourself!

This is a great choice of date for GOTR New York City to have their annual fund-raiser, as the momentum of excitement is already beginning for the TSC New York City Marathon. Kathrine will be the featured speaker at breakfast in the Grand Hall of NYU's Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life. Check-in starts…

We are so excited! We are launching the unique 261 Fearless Train the Trainer program in the week leading up to the NYC Marathon. This training will instruct women in how to work with women's only running groups, start a 261 Fearless Club, and immerse themselves in the global 261 Fearless goals and philosophy. Kathrine…

Kathrine will be at the Marathon Pavilion at the Finish Line, a new media and runner interactive experience at the finish line of the marathon in Central Park. Since you'll probably coming by the finish line for a photo op, come in and see Kathrine. She’ll have her books and beautiful 261 Fearless apparel available…

Kathrine does a back- to- back on the GOTR national barnstorm as she speaks at a fund-raising lunch on Friday in Grand Rapids, followed by a book-signing, and then does dinner speech the next night in Kalamazoo (see below). This will be a marvelous event; we encourage your attendance as this is a major fund-raiser…

The Michigan GOTR barnstorm continues to Kalamazoo where Kathrine makes a Saturday night dinner speech followed by a book signing. She is passionate about this organization which has empowered a million girls through running. The public is encouraged to attend, and Kathrine looks forward to meeting you personally. For more information, please contact: Melisa Beeson,…

SingleStone is presenting both Kathrine and Roger Robinson as the celebrity speakers for the VCU Massey Cancer Center on the occasion of the Anthem Richmond Marathon. Kathrine will introduce Roger as the featured speaker on Thursday night’s Sports Backers Marathon Training Team pasta dinner, followed by a Q&A, and Roger will introduce Kathrine as the…

Kathrine the keynote speaker at this dinner which annually honors a member of the Hudson Valley community who best embodies the Athena leadership model of being a strong, successful, collaborative leader. The Model is unique in that it focuses on personal traits of strong, successful leaders. It captures the spirit and collaborative leadership style often…

The dynamic duo of Kathrine and Roger Robinson has been invited back to Yakima for this iconic race in some of the most beautiful surroundings imaginable. Both of them will speak pre and post race, and be at all events with their books and personal greetings.

Kathrine's appearance will include time at the Expo, press conferences and her 38th consecutive broadcast for WBZ-TV. Sunday April 17 is the big talking day and I’m at seminar room at the expo at the Hynes Convention center: noon-1 for ‘Meet the Legends’, and again from 1-2 for the ‘First Ladies of Running’ panel. Free…

The GOTR barnstorm continues in 2016! A festive evening fundraising event and open to all. The event begins for VIPs at 6pm with cocktail reception at 6:30. Kathrine will be speaking at 7:30 with a book signing following. Tickets are on sale now.

This gala evening event is the 10th Anniversary Sneaker Soiree! Dress to impress and wear your favorite kicks (sneakers)! Tickets available now.

Kathrine will be the speaker for the brand new Naperville, IL Women’s Half Marathon! Only announced in January, there are already 2200 women registered for the April 24 event. Kathrine is honored to kick off the event with a speech and book signing on Friday night, 4/22 at 6PM, at Wentz Hall, North Central College.…

Kathrine will be speaking and signing books at this evening's event. Part of the Feinberg Excellence Fund Series on Gender and Sports. Free; parking for those without a campus parking sticker is $1

Join Kathrine for this gala evening event fundraiser, Breaking Barriers: An Evening with Kathrine Switzer. She'll be speaking and book signing. Ticket registration is open!

Join Kathrine for the Limitless Potential Luncheon in Minneapolis as a fundraiser for GOTR Twin Cities! The program and luncheon begins at 11:45am. The incredible running community of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area is coming out to this event in support! Registration is Open!

The GOTR barnstorm 2016 continues with a "Live Fearlessly Luncheon" to benefit the Kansas City chapter. Tickets available to purchase now.

This exciting 19K (in honor of the 19th Amendment) is an official 261 FEARLESS event taking place on the Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend. It celebrates the 19th Amendment of the Constitution giving women the right to vote. 261 Ambassadors will be there en force! Events include May 5th VIP Reception, a speaking day on…

Join Kathrine for the Limitless Potential Breakfast to benefit GOTR of Greater Milwaukee. Kathrine will be speaking and signing her book "Marathon Woman". Registration coming soon.

This has become one of my favorite events and it is now an official 261 Fearless Partner Event! I'll be in Niagara Falls for 3 days of events, signing books and meeting everyone. Registration is open! See you there! The Niagara Falls Women’s Half Marathon on June 5 has been named the first Canadian partner…

Kathrine's appearances with Girls on the Run continues! Join her at this special luncheon in Dallas. Kathrine will be speaking and signing books.

This delightful, small race in New England has a lively following and Kathrine is back again for speaking, appearing at the Expo and running in the event!

Including the Expo and the Race. Kathrine will be on the motorcycle with the lead women announcing the race for WIBX Radio.

Kathrine is the invited guest and will run this event, which is an annual beautiful Reebok sponsored event. Kathrine will be present for the September 5th press conference at City Hall, September 8th screening of "Free to Run". As part of the race weekend, Kathrine will be part of the speaking forum on the 9th,…

Kathrine will present the keynote address for the Girls on the Run Dallas fundraising luncheon at the famous Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Ken Cooper, the founder of the clinic and the founder of the Aerobics movement, is a personal hero of Kathrine's and will be in attendance.

Women's Health Day, Salida, Colorado, sponsored by Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. Kathrine is the keynote presenter at 1 PM, with "Take Charge of Your Body, Take Charge of Your Life". This day of great speakers and interactive health demonstrations are staged at the famous Steam Plant Event Center. To register or for…

Kathrine will be speaking and signing books at this fundraising event for Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia. More information coming soon!

Katrine's appearance at Women’s Sports Foundation Gala the annual fund raiser for the WSF, Kathrine will announce her intentions of running the 50th anniversary of the Boston Marathon in 1967, her famous breakthrough run. This gorgeous dinner will feature Olympic athletes fresh home from Rio triumphs all decked out in formal clothes and professional makeup--glorious!

Kathrine will be making an appearance at 261 Fearless' Train the Trainer in the Boston area, we plan to start a great series of 261 Fearless Clubs in New England. Want to start a 261 Fearless Club? You need to take the how-to course first!--and it will probably inspire you beyond your wildest dreams because…

Kathrine will be making her last Boston area appearance here until next spring, just before she runs her 50th anniversary Boston Marathon. How appropriate to support Girls On The Run Greater Boston, so these girls can grow up to be strong empowered women! We're on Road To Remarkable at the prestigious Boston College Club downtown…

This is an annual fixture for Kathrine. Most of the weekend, she is the guest runner host for Australian runners traveling with RunFun Travel, Australia! What fun! She will make a dinner speech for them on Nov.3. On Nov. 4 &5 she will also be at the NYCM expo; booth #210 with Marathon Tours signing/selling…

Kathrine will be giving the keynote for Girls On The Run Charlotte's 20th anniversary breakfast fundraiser, GOTR Charlotte have been a mainstay in the help of setting up 261 Fearless and this 20th anniversary gala will be a great reunion for all of us. The next day join us for the Fun Run! See below…

Fun Run with GOTR Charlotte!The event will include a 4-mile run in Dilworth with refreshments and a book signing to follow at the Girls on the Run office on East Morehead Street.

Kathrine will be the keynote for Girls On The Run Raleigh, Sweet 16th anniversary gala evening at the luxurious Umstead Hotel. Join me the next day for the Fun Run! See below for details.

Join Kathrine for this one-mile Community Walk & Talk. She will be signing her book and taking photos.

Kathrine joins in the ‘Hop 21’ with several hundred other runners from a variety of Boston Marathon Charity Teams. This is a 21-mile training run from Hopkinton to Heartbreak Hill. Make or break time!

Feature will air on Kathrine, 261 Fearless, and her running the Boston Marathon for the 50th anniversary of her 1967 barrier-breaking run.

Kathrine was the first woman to win this race when it was first created in 1973, and she is being honored this year for her 45th anniversary. In addition to giving two talks at the expo and signing her book, she is also running the race, a real celebratory salute! Friday, Mar.31: 4 PM: Kathrine…

In honor of her running the Boston Marathon on the 50th anniversary of her barrier-breaking 1967 Boston Marathon, Kathrine will donate her royalties for every book purchased on April 4 to the 261 Fearless charity, which is empowering women globally through running! Visit Kathrine's store to purchase a signed copy!

Kathrine will be taking photos and signing her 50th anniversary edition of Marathon Woman while enjoying delicious dishes made by local chefs!This event is open to the public, RSVP required.

In Boston for the Boston Marathon. This is the 50th anniversary of Kathrine’s first historic marathon. This time she is joined by 115 women and six men who are running for the charity, 261 Fearless. She will be making expo and press conference appearances, and signing the new edition of her book Marathon Woman on…

(Monday, Race Day) Kathrine will be the honorary starter for the elite women’s race at 9:30 AM, then will run with her 261 Team at the 11:15 charity teams start time.

Wrap up Boston Marathon press conference.

Kathrine will be keynote speaker for this symposium. More info visit WISE Symposium Facebook

Kathrine will be the special guest of Toronto Marathon. She will be at the expo Marathon Woman Book signing. Specific times TBA. Kathrine plans to run the half marathon.

Seneca Falls, NY 261 Partner Event: Women’s Right to Run 19K (this is an official 261 Fearless partner event). Kathrine is the celebrity spokesperson for the race which is in celebration of 100 years of women getting the vote in New York. Beneficiary is the National Women’s Hall of Fame; Kathrine was inducted into the…

Kathrine is the invited celebrity guest for the 30th anniversary of this race.

Join Kathrine at the Bodensee Frauenlauf - one of the biggest women’s run in middle Europe - together with our 261 Clubs from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The course goes along the beautiful Bodensee - just on the triangle of Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

This is an official 261 Fearless Partner event, and Kathrine has been the guest celebrity since it’s inception. She will be at the expo on June 2 & 3 signing the new edition of Marathon Woman, and will be the pre-race dinner speaker at Betty’s restaurant on June 3, and Number 1 hugger on race…

Kathrine will be speaking at this closed event in Boston.

Kathrine will be return to this year's event to cover the women’s race for WIBX radio broadcast from 8-11AM

Kathrine will be in Chicago for the whole weekend of events. On July 14, 2pm-4pm Kathrine will be at the Expo Humana Booth (in proximity to 261 Fearless Booth). On July 15 at 7:30am, Kathrine will run the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K followed by an appearance at the Expo Humana Booth from 2 to…

Kathrine will be making an appearance at this event as part of Humana's Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.

Kathrine is returning with 261 Fearless to this 44th annual event in Berlin. Events and appearance schedule TBA.

“Profiles of Champions: Gain a Competitive Edge” panel discussion with Kathrine, Carli Lloyd and Chiney Ogwumike.

Kathrine will be giving a speech at the 7th annual launch event for the Berks Women2Women organization's Women2Know Speaker Series, managed by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “Women2Know Speaker Series” is a series focused on creating women leaders. Open to the Public

Kathrine will be giving a speech at the “Women’s Night Out Event” - an annual event to empower women sponsored by West Florida Hospital. Open to the public. More Information coming soon.

Kathrine is giving a speech at the University of Louisville. More information coming soon.

Kathrine is 1974 winner of the race and last ran it in 1975. She plans to run again, 32 year later, and this time she is running with a small contingent of 261 Fearless charity runners. She was inducted into the New York Road Runners Hall of Fame 2 years ago. Kathrine has done the…

Meet and Greet Reception with Kathrine for Lynchburg College Alumni only in New York City. For more information contact: alumni@lynchburg.edu

Come to the 92nd Street Y for a special evening to celebrate two running legends, Meb Keflezighi and Kathrine Switzer. Moderated by sports medicine physician and Runner’s World author Dr. Jordan Metzl, this program will offer a unique look at the incredible stories behind these running icons and their important roles in the history of…

Kathrine will be giving a speech at this annual state of Wisconsin women’s conference presented by HealthCare Financial Management Association.

Kathrine is part of the Where Faith and Culture Meet speaker series. The title of her speech is "Put One Foot In Front of the Other: Change your Life, Change the World." Free and Open to the Public, there will be Q&A and a book signing and selling afterward. Wear your sneakers!

Kathrine will be making an appearance at this event as part of Humana’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.

Kathrine will be making appearances at this weekend long event as part of Humana’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. Stay tuned for more on her schedule!

Kathrine will be giving a speech at “Go Red for Women”, American Heart Association. More information coming soon.

This is a Go Red For Women event sponsored by the American Heart Association.

The proceeds of this luncheon benefit programs that serve low-income urban youth in Chicago along pathways of success.

Sponsored by Humana

This is a Go Red for Women event, sponsored by the American Heart Association.

This weekend at the Boilermaker, I will be at a special Runners' Forum, Saturday July 7, from 1:45-2:45 PM, where I emcee the launch of "When Running Made History" featuring  author Roger Robinson and  legendary  Boilermaker journalist, John Pitarresi.  I'll be talking too, don't worry! This will be a scintillating back and forth. Then, we'll be…

The evening is a celebration of Roger Robinson's new book, When Running Made History, called "a must-read" by American record holder Deena Kastor. Kathrine Switzer will also be signing copies of her highly successful book, Marathon Woman, which "shares how she forced the running world to view women in an entirely new light." (Billy Jean King) Switzer and Robinson will…

Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson are the celebrity guests for the 2018 Marine Corps Marathon  www.marinecorpsmarathon.com They will be at the expo at the Gaylord Resort and Conference Center speaking and selling and signing their books Marathon Woman (Kathrine) and When Running Made History (Roger). Friday, Oct. 26: 10 AM-11:45: Roger & Kathrine at expo…

In the 1960s and ‘70s, female endurance athletes were either treated as second class citizens or barred entirely from participating in the world’s great marathons. But, at the 1972 New York City Marathon, six women gathered at the starting line to challenge that unequal treatment. For ten minutes, the women staged a sit-down strike, refusing…

Join us at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion for a night of inspiration with a special screening of THE HUMAN RACE, the directorial debut of Liz Vassey (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Two and a Half Men, ER, and The Tick). THE HUMAN RACE is an inspirational full-length documentary about six runners, all over…

Join us on November 29, 2018, beginning at 5:00 pm at the Trinity University Track, to hear from Game-Changing women about their empowering journey, experiences, and determination to inspire every girl to become a fearless woman. All attendees will have the opportunity to attend a reception following the event with all of the panelists, including…

RUN & SUPPORT our 261 Friends Team and the brand new 261 Fearless Club Texas Hill Country at the Humana Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon in San Antonio! Register now to participate in this special virtual event. Once you’ve registered, you will receive a 261 Fearless bib and run with us simultaneously from wherever you…

With guest speaker, Kathrine Switzer, the woman who in 1967 revolutionized women’s running by becoming the first woman to officially complete the all-male Boston Marathon. She ran it again in 2017, at age 70, with 13,000 other women!

1. Signature Session: No Limits: A Fearless Design Kathrine Switzer, Athlete, Advocate, and Commentator Kathrine Switzer literally broke new ground when she challenged the all-male rule of the Boston Marathon 50 years ago, becoming the first woman to officially register and run the legendary race. It was a run that changed the world. In her…

Join Runner’s World for a celebration of all things running in Boston at the Runner’s World Townhouse Pop-Up at 179 Newbury Street, just around the corner from the marathon finish line between Dartmouth and Exeter. I will be there on Friday April 12th at 1pm! Open from Friday, April 12 – Tuesday, April 16, runners and…

Friday, April 12:             7:30AM:  261 Meet & Greet Run meet in Marriott Hotel near Copley Sq. Lobby, 5K                1-3PM: Kathrine Switzer and Friends: The Stories That Empower Us                    Featuring Kathrine Switzer Author,Marathon Woman; Kim Chaffee,  Author, Her Fearless Run; talk, and   …

Kathrine will be making an appearance at the KDF Marathon, exact appearance schedule TBD.

Kathrine will be making an appearance at the Toronto Marathon, schedule of events TBD.

Since 2016, the W.IN Forum NY has been one of the most game-changing events in New York. Our aim is to redistribute power and create a new generation of leaders who positively impact our future. We give women and minorities energy and confidence to become the most innovative and inclusive leaders they can be. ​On…

Kathrine will be making an appearance at the NFWHM, schedule TBD.

The 2019 Female Athlete conference is a global event designed to present strategies to prevent and treat clinical issues and injuries specific to female athletes. As girls and young women become more empowered through sports, it is important to advance research on how sex and gender differences affect their performance and overall sports experience.  With research advancements…

Hemos creado un Festival para todas las Mujeres, con o sin experiencia en deportes de montaña ⛰ que tengan un reto personal, un límite o un miedo que les gustaría vencer, usando esta estrategia para el empoderamiento de las mujeres. 👸🏻👑 INVITADA ESTELAR A QUEENS OF THE ROCKS: •Kathrine Switzer 🏃🏻‍♀️🤩 La primer mujer en…

NSGA is excited to have Albuquerque host the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana in New Mexico, With support from the city and state, The Games in 2019 promise to provide the best facilities and amenities set against a unique backdrop of culture, history and natural beauty in the Land of Enchantment.

Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially register and run the Boston Marathon and author of Marathon Woman—along with noted writer Roger Robinson, author of When Running Made History—will speak and sign books at Rough Draft Bar & Books in Kingston on Monday, July 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. For Hudson Valley residents, this…

The Healthy Dialogues Speaker Series is a by-invitation-only event that brings together national health policy experts and Utah leaders to local luncheon events to discuss local solutions for the challenges facing America's medical system.

The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, with over 55,000 runners, celebrities and athletes taking part. This year’s event is on Sunday 8th September 2019 and 261 Fearless Club UK are pleased to announce that we are offering YOU the chance to come and run for our 261 Fearless Team GNR, be a part…

This is a photo from the June 2019 opening of the Kathrine Switzer Stadium track, they opened it when it was finished so the public could use it, and it was opened by these young children running a 100 meter relay around the track all wearing 261 bibs. Photo credit is Jean Louis Burnot. The…

Friday, October 25, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (ET) US Marine Corps Memorial Park in Arlington, Virginia Join Kathrine Switzer and 261fearlessclubdcmetro for an easy Shakeout Run/Walk with start and finish at Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Experience what it will be like to run or walk near the finish line of…

Come join me and our 261 Fearless runners at some of these public events or come see us at the Expo and say hi! Friday Oct. 25: 5:30-6:30pm: 261 Shakeout Run at Iwo Jima Memorial Saturday Oct. 26th: 4:30-5pm: Tell Her She Can Panel Discussion “Tell Her She Can” - What It Means To Be…

As always, I will be at the New York City Marathon, participating in a number of events for 261 Fearless and the NYRR, I hope you can join us at a few of them! Friday, Nov.1:  1pm: Team for Kids Treadmill Challenge at TCS NYC Marathon Expo at Javits Center 3pm: Drop by the TCS…

Come join me at the Humana RnR Las Vegas expo with both Humana and 261 Fearless! I would love to get to meet you and take some pictures! Check out below where I will be this weekend, I would love to see you! Friday November 15: 1pm – 1:30pm: 261 Fearless Presentation on Stage 1:30pm…

“Running Royalty” is coming to Palmerston North when legendary runners and authors Roger Robinson and Kathrine Switzer will be at three local events on 4 – 5 February. On Tuesday 4 Feb, at 6 pm, they will be guests at the Manawatu Striders’ Super Sevens event.  This is a hugely popular community event with a…

For the first time in history, every human being on the planet is involved in the same crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is humankind’s defining moment. How will we and our businesses not just survive, but thrive? To paraphrase Charles Dickens in 1859: “It was the worst of times, it was the best of times.” Who…

Hi all! I will be speaking to the Achilles International St. Louis Chapter on Zoom on August 26th at 7:30pm EST doing some fun questions and answers about running and how to keep active during this global pandemic! Sign up information TBA!

THE BOSTON MARATHON EXPO IS COMPLETELY VIRTUAL AND IS NOW OPEN! Featuring 261 Fearless Game Changers, Kathrine and Many Others. Check it out! www.bostonmarathonexpo.com  Kathrine and the 261 Fearless Team have 5 appearances at the expo, including participation on the Main Stage, which is located on the Expo homepage. There you will find more than…

VIRTUAL: FROM  SEPTEMBER 7  – SEPTEMBER 14  LIVE: On September 12th @9am and September 13th @9am  CELEBRATE THE JOY OF RUNNING and experience the global connection of the 261 Fearless community - together!  Move with us, be part of our supportive, non-judgmental group and ignite a spark in women around the globe! Women & Men,…

Friends! After you Move the World on Saturday morning September 12th, please join me that evening from 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT for the  Mohonk Preserve Annual Benefit Auction & Livestream Event. Mohonk is near my New York home, it is a gift to the world and my wondrous running sanctuary. Join me as we work…

Please join us—it’s free!--at the Boston Public Library in partnership with the WGBH Forum Network for an online Lowell Lecture with Kathrine Switzer, author of Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports. BPL President David Leonard will moderate this program, which is part of our "Arc of History: Contested Perspectives" series. This conversation is also part of…

We are excited to announce that EGFL 2020 will be going VIRTUAL! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd to be inspired by the stories of successful females from different industries. This event is designed for girls and women alike to be empowered by the stories of females from all different walks of life succeeding and…

CELEBRATE THE JOY OF RUNNING and experience the global connection of the 261 Fearless community - together!  Move with us, be part of our supportive, non-judgmental group and ignite a spark in women around the globe! Women & Men, Girls & Boys: All are welcome to participate! Choose your own distance, time, location and whether…

CELEBRATE THE JOY OF RUNNING and experience the global connection of the 261 Fearless community - together!  Move with us, be part of our supportive, non-judgmental group and ignite a spark in women around the globe! Women & Men, Girls & Boys: All are welcome to participate! Choose your own distance, time, location and whether…

CELEBRATE THE JOY OF RUNNING and experience the global connection of the 261 Fearless community - together!  Move with us, be part of our supportive, non-judgmental group and ignite a spark in women around the globe! Women & Men, Girls & Boys: All are welcome to participate! Choose your own distance, time, location and whether…

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, Liverpool (Syracuse) NY. Free and open to the public. It's been awhile since I've been in the town where it all started--yes, Syracuse! Not Boston!--and I…

Kathrine 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 at Beacon Street and finishes on Charles Street between the Public Gardens and Boston Commons. Kathrine will be at the 261 Fearless tent in the finisher's…

Kathrine 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 at Beacon Street and finishes on Charles Street between the Public Gardens and Boston Commons. Kathrine will be at the 261 Fearless tent right next to…

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 261 Fearless booth from 10-11:30am! Breaking News from Boston 10K for Women! I’m thrilled to be running on October 7, and 261 Fearless Club New…

Certified, 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 Coastal1 Women’s Classic 5K Run Meet and Greet with Kathrine at the finish line area in Brown University Stadium 10:30am-noon!

1973 — 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 to offer equal prize money to both men and women competitors; the Women’s Tennis Association was created; and, that September, Billie Jean beat Bobby Riggs…

Launched in 2006, The Running Event (TRE) is North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show. Each year, it attracts thousands of industry professionals seeking the latest in footwear, apparel, gear, and services. In 2022, TRE launched Switchback at The Running Event: an exhibit hall expansion showcasing outdoor brands. With numerous opportunities for peer…