Overview

• A racially diverse running club says they were unfairly targeted by police while cheering on runners at the Boston Marathon.
• The club formed to promote diversity in Boston's running community and was holding an organized cheer event when police surrounded them.
• YouTubers filming at the event say the heavy police presence 'took the air out of the balloons' and dampened the mood.
• Some are calling for action against what they see as the over-policing of the cheer zone, which was organized by Black and brown spectators.
• The running club hopes to discuss their concerns with the Boston Athletic Association, which organizes the marathon.