Registration open for 2016 Backpack Run Starr Anderson March 2, 2016 1 minute read The 3rd Annual Backpack Run is scheduled for March 19 at Green Hill Park. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details about the 5K: To register for the run click here. For general information about the run click here. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County Police promise unbiased probe of fatal shooting; not yet releasing officers’ namesNext: Virginia GOP primary results differ widely by region Related Stories Roanoke College men’s lacrosse team receives NCAA DIII Tournament bid Clark Palmer May 4, 2026 Walk & Roll to School Day a chance for city elementary school kids to hit the road – safely Gene Marrano May 4, 2026 Hollins University receives $10 million gift to support HOPE Scholarship program Web Staff May 4, 2026