Hardy runners take on America’s Toughest Road Marathon – twice Gene Marrano April 10, 2019 1 min read Photo: BRM website (updated with audio) There’s a 10-K, a half, and then the full 26-point-2 mile marathon – and early Saturday morning a very hardy group of runners will take on “America’s Toughest Road Marathon – twice. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: “We do have a suspect” in Heather Hodges disappearanceNext: Student hunger, homelessness an issue at Virginia colleges Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025