Zoe Romano guest of honor at Blue Ridge Marathon Gene Marrano April 16, 2014 1 minute 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: Post navigation 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 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0 The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0