Volunteers needed to help bring back Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 6, 2021 1 minute read Photo: Blue Ridge Marathon The Blue Ridge Marathon always needs volunteers, but the ongoing pandemic means even more help will be required for the more than 2,500 racers already signed up to run — 100 of which are taking part virtually. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Panthers add Darnold to their QB mixNext: Explore Park expects to be busy this spring-summer Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026