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 1 minute read Adam Murphy formally launches campaign for 9th District Congressional seat Clark Palmer January 13, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0
