2019 Blue Ridge Marathon posts record numbers in several ways Gene Marrano May 28, 2019 1 minute 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 RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 A Virginia Tech professor who studies hospitality and tourism says those planning a vacation should do it now and not wait for gas prices to come down Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP source says AP May 6, 2026