Nike has removed a sign from its Newbury Street, Boston store that read “Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated” after it drew significant backlash online. The sign, which was intended to inspire participants in the Boston Marathon, was up for just over a week. Nike acknowledged the misstep, saying: “One of them missed the mark. We took it down, and we’ll use this moment to do better.” The removal followed criticism from runners, including Robyn Michaud, who highlighted the need for inclusivity in the sport. In response, Asics displayed a billboard promoting inclusivity for all runners and walkers.
