
Die Gründe waren skurril: Frauen könnten nicht mehr schwanger werden, wenn sie Marathon laufen. Denn bis dahin war Frauen die Teilnahme am Marathon verboten. Weltweites Symbol für Gleichstellung der Frauenĭie Bilder dieses Vorfalls sind bis heute ein weltweites Symbol für die Gleichstellung der Frauen im Sport. Nur durch den beherzten Einsatz ihres Freundes kann Switzer entkommen und das Rennen beenden - als erste Frau, die offiziell diese Distanz bewältigt. Die Rennleitung versucht, ihr die Startnummer vom Hemd zu reißen, sie so zum Abbrechen zu zwingen. Beim weltberühmten Marathon passiert Unglaubliches: Die 20-jährige Studentin Kathrine Switzer wird mitten auf der Strecke plötzlich gewaltsam von einem Offiziellen bedrängt. Officially qualified participants who are already entered in the 127th Boston Marathon that wish to raise funds for 261 Fearless may still do so using the learn more button below.SC Story: Die Marathon-Frauen - Der lange Lauf zur Gleichberechtigungīoston, 1967. You are not just a runner for 261, you are part of the extended 261 global network that is empowering women all around the world! Fundraising and training support, monthly team calls, team gear, and Marathon weekend festivities that extend both before and after the race are all features of Team 261 Fearless membership.

We provide a supportive environment the moment runners join the team, and far beyond the finish line. is both grateful and proud to be an official Charity Partner of the 2020 Boston Marathon, and we welcome both invitational and time-qualified runners on our Charity Team.įor 261 Fearless Charity Team members, the experience is more than running a marathon.


Funds raised through the Boston Marathon Official Charity Program will go towards the 261 Education Program and local 261 Clubs, supporting them with ongoing education and outreach which in turn helps women to become empowered through running.Ģ61 Fearless Inc. Thanks to substantial fundraising through the Boston Marathon, our Boston area clubs are receiving special financial support.

Through local 261 women’s only running clubs, education programs, communication platforms and social events, the 261 Fearless network empowers and unites women around the world, breaking down the barriers of geography and creating a global community for women runners of all abilities to support and talk to each other, encouraging healthy living, a positive sense of self and fearlessness. is a global non-profit organization founded by pioneer runner Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially run and finish the Boston Marathon.
