2019 Blue Ridge Marathon posts record numbers in several ways Gene Marrano May 28, 2019 1 min read The numbers keep climbing for “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” and related races – on the course and at the cash register. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with the details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Congressman asks about Opportunity Zones in Virginia’s 5th districtNext: Assistant principals named for four Roanoke County elementary schools Related Stories 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0