Registration open for 2016 Backpack Run Starr Anderson March 2, 2016 1 min 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. About the Author Starr Anderson View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025