Former Olympian and Run-Walk-Run creator in town for Marathon Gene Marrano April 12, 2019 1 minute read He calls himself “America’s Coach” so its fitting perhaps that Jeff Galloway of “Run-Walk-Run” fame is in Roanoke as a special guest for “America’s Toughest Road Marathon.” The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Longwood University announces $15M gift for campus centerNext: Roanoke man arrested for chase that starts in Vinton, ends in Franklin Co. Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0