‘Run to Remember’ Dedicated to Those Affected by Boston Bombings

Run Tampa had planned to have one of its regular group runs on Saturday at Trout Creek Park, but after the bombings during the Boston Marathon Monday, group founder and running coach Debbie Voiles decided to dedicate the run to those affected by the tragedy.

“…when I sent out the invite on [Facebook] today, I called it the Run to Remember and instructed everyone to wear blue and yellow or a Boston shirt,” Voiles wrote Tuesday in an email.

Blue and yellow are the official colors of the Boston Marathon.

Run Tampa is made up of people who are interested in running and racing. It organizes group runs and provides resources and other services for runners. The group’s Facebook page has more than 1,000 members.

Saturday’s run will begin at 7 a.m., and walkers are also welcome. Group runs are free, but Trout Creek Park charges a $2 admission fee.

“I’ve already got 16 confirmed in just a few hours,” Voiles said. “I expect we’ll have a good turnout.”

“We all feel the need to be together and to run.”

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