Zoe Romano guest of honor at Blue Ridge Marathon Gene Marrano April 16, 2014 1 min read Facebook photo Once you complete “America’s Toughest Road Marathon,” as the Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke is promoted, most races afterwards will be a piece of cake. That’s the message from guest of honor Zoe Romano. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Howell: House Republicans “resolute” in budget impasse, calls on Warner to oppose shutdown threatsNext: Virginia Tech pays federal fines in wake of mass shootings seven years ago Related Stories 1 min read Noke Van Co. literally rises from the ashes; cuts ribbon at new Riverdale home Gene Marrano July 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park among the sites hosting the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships Denise Membreno July 15, 2025 1 min read Mountain biking championships coming to Elmwood Park Gene Marrano July 15, 2025