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 1 minute read Regional nonprofit helps thousands walk Denise Membreno December 30, 2025 0 1 minute read Friends of Mountain View detail master plan for Historic Fishburn Mansion Denise Membreno December 29, 2025 0 1 minute read Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter Gene Marrano December 26, 2025 0