Runners took the streets in predawn hours to show women should be able to safely run at any time of day.
in Memphis, there were spectators along the 8.2 mile course with candles and signs. Memphis Police also controlled traffic for the duration of the run.Commercial AppealThis content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.told CNN affiliate WHBQ
at the run. “I’ve known Eliza slightly a long time ago. It’s a real tribute to her and just the fact that women should be able to get out early in the morning or whenever and do this. It’s so good for our city at this time to have everyone pull together.” Around the country, other running groups did their part to “Finish Liza’s Run” as a way to show all runners deserve to run safely. Major cities like
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