Parkway needs cleanup before marathon in two weeks Gene Marrano April 1, 2016 1 minute read The Roanoke Valley is looking to put its best foot forward during the Blue Ridge Marathon in two weeks. That includes picking up litter beforehand as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: VDOT holds public meeting on scored projectsNext: Clean Power Plan rally in Roanoke tomorrow Related Stories 1 minute read Day picked for Roanoke neighborhood plowing Web Staff January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Extreme cold warning issued after Winter Storm Fern moves out of Roanoke Valley Ian Price January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit Web Staff January 26, 2026 0