'Finish the Race' -- a Tribute to Marathon Runners and Spectators

"Finish the Race" is a tribute to the affected marathon runners and spectators, and an expression of solidarity with everyone in Boston and neighboring communities who intend to move past the horrific events during and after the race. The event is a one-mile walk that starts at 11:30 am, May 2 on the Talbot Green in front of the Talbot Building, 715 Albany Street. We will walk down Albany Street and return up Harrison Avenue to the Talbot Green. Starting at 11:00 am, the first 300 participants will receive a "Finish the Race" t-shirt and we encourage everyone to wear red as a sign of solidarity. At the finish line, participants will have a chance to sign a greeting card for BMC patients still recovering from injuries suffered at the marathon. BUSPH students Tom Fitzgerald and Natalie Kratz will lead the walk. Tom ran in the marathon but had to stop at mile 25 of the race and did not get a chance to complete the course. Natalie finished the marathon. The event is free and open to the BUMC community, but pre-registration is recommended. (http://busphfinishtherace.eventbrite.com).