Bonifacio Santos Jr. is running Boston a year after ‘walking with a walker’
"Running the Boston Marathon has been my dream since I started running races 13 years ago."
In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. If you’re running the marathon, you can share your #WhyImRunningBoston story here.
Name: Bonifacio Santos Jr.
Age: 50
From: Pampanga, Philippines
Running the Boston Marathon has been my dream since I started running races 13 years ago. After completing 16 marathons, including five World Marathon Majors, the best way to complete my 6-Stars journey is to run Boston for a charity with an advocacy that I myself can truly relate to. Raising funds to help kids in need be active is definitely a worthwhile endeavor.
This is coupled with the challenge that I just had major spinal surgery just over a year ago. From walking with a walker to a Boston Marathon finisher, I’ve definitely had prayers answered and a dream come true.
Editor’s note: Entry may have been lightly edited for clarity or grammar.
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