Charles River Running Holds Walking Vigil for Marathon Victims

After the Boston Marathon bombings, Charlotte Walsh, owner of Charles River Running in Norwood, wanted to do something for the community.  And within two hours, the Westwood resident decided to have a 3-mile run and 2-mile walk as a vigil for the victims and as a way to heal from the attacks.

Walsh was a runner for Boston Marathon and crossed the finish line two minutes before the explosions.  But she wants to use the walking vigil as a way to remind everyone to stay strong.

Thanks to social media dozens came out wearing blue and yellow to remember the victims of the attack and mourn those who died.

Karen Clemons brought her two sons to the event.

"I came out to show our support as a family," Clemons said.

For Kim Dugdale, she felt grateful that she found the event on Facebook.

"I was looking online and just happened to find this event," she said. "So I just want to run and support the victims."