the boston runbase is scheduled to open april 16 .
it is a combined effort between the boston athletic association , adidas and longtime shoe-seller marathon sports .
the space will allow visitors to learn about the boston marathon , run a replica of the course on a treadmill or see artifacts from its 118-year history .
the b.a.a. plans to use the runbase for special events , including clinics and meet-ups where recreational joggers can connect or get tips .
runbase is just a few blocks from the marathon finish line , and even nearer to the spot where the second bomb exploded during the 2013 race .