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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026