Roanoke County Backpack Run features longer race option Gene Marrano February 28, 2022 1 minute read The Backpack run at Green Hill Park is back for its ninth year with some changes, including a new, longer distance option. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. Register here Share: Post navigation Previous: Runway 5K at ROA coming in MayNext: No retail sales of marijuana happening in VA this year Related Stories Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 VA250 close to home – In Depth. Who was Andrew Lewis? Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026