Although 2021 once again necessitated a virtual celebration, the 37th annual Upper Dublin Medals Program manages to retain its grandeur. Supporters tuned in to celebrate with each stellar medal recipient,
Be ready for downtown Roanoke road closures Saturday morning for the Blue Ridge Marathon
Restrictions should be lifted by 3:30 p.m.
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ROANOKE, Va. – It’s almost time for the Blue Ridge Marathon. As thousands of runners are lacing up, drivers need to move out!
There will be some road closures Saturday and organizers said the main ones are on Jefferson Street and some of its cross streets.
It s almost time for the much anticipated Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon! Race day is this Saturday, April 17th and.Posted by City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government on Thursday, April 15, 2021
Preparation for Blue Ridge Marathon already leads to Roanoke economy boost
The race is back after going virtual last year
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ROANOKE, Va. – One of the region’s biggest events is back after going virtual last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Preparations are underway in Elmwood Park and elsewhere as 3,000 people lace up their shoes for the Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke this weekend.
Coming from 40 states and five countries, Roanoke Outside Foundation Events Director Julia Boas, hopes this highlights the city on the map.
“This is our opportunity to show them what a great community we have and how many breweries, live music venues,” she said. “And how friendly our neighborhoods are by running through your streets and backyards and things like that.”