Local Running Store to Host Memorial Run for Boston

A grassroots campaign to host runs in honor of victims from the Boston Marathon bombings is under way. There are runs planned Monday night throughout the country, and right here at home. The runs are hosted by local running stores.

The campaign, called “Runners for Boston,” will feature a 3-mile run begining at each participating store at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 22. The first mile of the event will be run in silence.

In the New Tampa area, FitNiche, 28139 Paseo Drive Suite 125 at The Shops at Wiregrass, will be hosting a run.

There is no charge to participate. Donations will be accepted for One Fund Boston, which benefits victims of the attacks. 

According to the Facebook page for the event, a T-shirt will be available at the store for $20 with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to One Fund Boston.