Get caught up in marathon weekend – even if you’re not a runner Gene Marrano April 18, 2018 1 min read Photo: BRM website The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and related races don’t start until early Saturday morning but there are other activities before and after – even for those not running, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Public meeting Thursday on future Roanoke Valley greenwaysNext: Christiansburg man dies in single-car crash Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Ian Price August 11, 2025 1 min read VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025 1 min read Miyares calls Democratic opponent “soft” on violent crime; challenger responds with public safety plan Web Staff August 11, 2025