This Women’s History Month, Join a Group Run for a Powerful Cause

This article originally appeared on Womens Running

To celebrate Women's History Month, we're teaming up with 261 Fearless, our nonprofit partner that empowers women through running. With running clubs in 13 countries on five continents, 261 Fearless has group runs for women of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds.

Show your support and become part of the global community of women runners by getting out there yourself. Find a women-led run near you!

Connecticut

261 Club Connecticut

Meeting Location: Broad Street Green, Wethersfield, CT 06109

  • March 4, 2023 - Saturday @ 9am

  • March 11, 2023 - Saturday @ 9am

  • March 14, 2023 - Tuesday @ 6pm

  • March 21, 2023 - Tuesday @ 6pm

  • March 28, 2023 - Tuesday @ 6pm

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Virginia

261 Club DC Metro / Lorton

Meeting Location: Newington Heights Park, 8590 Heller Road, Lorton, VA 22079

  • March 5, 2023 - Sunday @ 8am

  • March 12, 2023 - Sunday @ 8am

  • March 19, 2023 - Sunday @ 8am

  • March 26, 2023 - Sunday @ 8am

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261 Club DC Metro / Reston

Meeting Location: Browns Chapel Road, Reston, VA 20194

  • March 5, 2023 - Sunday @ 4pm

  • March 12, 2023 - Sunday @ 4pm

  • March 19, 2023 - Sunday @ 4pm

  • March 26, 2023 - Sunday @ 4pm

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261 Club DC Metro / Arlington

Meeting Location: Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA 22209

  • March 5, 2023 - Sunday @ 10am

  • March 12, 2023 - Sunday @ 10am

  • March 19, 2023 - Sunday @ 10am

  • March 26, 2023 - Sunday @ 10am

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California

261 Club LA / Pasadena

Meeting Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103

  • March 7, 2023 - Tuesday @ 2pm

  • March 14, 2023 - Tuesday @ 2pm

  • March 21, 2023 - Tuesday @ 2pm

  • March 28, 2023 - Tuesday @ 2pm

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Massachusetts

261 Club New England / Boston

Meeting Location: Flour Bakery, 209 Cambridge Street in Beacon Hill/West End

  • March 4, 2023 - Saturday @ 8am

  • March 11, 2023 - Saturday @ 8am

  • March 18, 2023 - Saturday @ 8am

  • March 25, 2023 - Saturday @ 8am

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261 Club New England / Revere

Meeting Location: SBA/Whelan parking lot, 107 Newhall Street, Revere MA 02151

  • March 5, 2023 - Sunday @ 8:30am

  • March 12, 2023 - Sunday @ 8:30am

  • March 19, 2023 - Sunday @ 8:30am

  • March 26, 2023 - Sunday @ 8:30am

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Rhode Island

261 Club Providence, RI

Meeting Location: L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery, 9 Wayland Sq, Providence, RI

  • March 4, 2023 - Saturday @ 8:30am

  • March 11, 2023 - Saturday @ 8:30am

  • March 18, 2023 - Saturday @ 8:30am

  • March 25, 2023 - Saturday @ 8:30am

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New York

261 Club GNY / Rochester

Meeting Location: Pittsford Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, NY 14534

  • Sunday, March 12, 8am

  • Wednesday, March 15, 6pm

  • Wednesday, March 22, 6pm

  • Wednesday, March 29, 6pm

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261 Club Greater New York / Manhattan

Meeting Location: Columbus Circle at the Green Columbus Circle Information Kiosk

  • March 22, 2023 - Wednesday @ 6pm

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Canada

261 Club Toronto

Meeting Location: Ramsden Park

  • March 1, 2023 - Wednesday @ 6pm

  • March 8, 2023 - Wednesday @ 6pm

  • March 15, 2023 - Wednesday @ 6pm

  • March 22, 2023 - Wednesday @ 6pm

  • March 29, 2023 - Wednesday @ 6pm

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Black and white triple photo of woman runner getting assaulted during Boston Marathon

About 261 Fearless

Kathrine Switzer made history in 1967, facing down an attack mid-race to become the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon. Since then, she's dedicated her life to the sport and making it more accessible to women, including co-founding 261 Fearless with CEO and President Edith Zuschmann.

You can help support this nonprofit's work to grow safe, supportive running communities for women around the world with a tax-deductible donation through Find Your Good, our nonprofit hub.

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