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Valley stores hosting fun runs to honor Boston victims

Apr 22, 2013, 11:48 AM | Updated: 3:18 pm

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Two Valley stores will host a three-mile fun run Monday night to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Jim Prescott with the Runner’s Den in Scottsdale said more than 300 people are confirmed for the run hosted at that store.

The runs are free and will not be timed. Start time is 6 p.m.

Runner’s Den will also be selling raffle tickets to benefit One Fund Boston. The drawing will be held on May 15.

To sign up for the runs or get more information, go to the Runner’s Den Facebook page or website or Road Runner Sports’ Facebook page.

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