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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026