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: Continue Reading Previous: Congressman asks about Opportunity Zones in Virginia’s 5th districtNext: Assistant principals named for four Roanoke County elementary schools Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025