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Roanoke hosting its first large in-person events as Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown return this weekend Down by Downtown, Blue Ridge Marathon add safety measures for fun-filled weekend Tags: ROANOKE, Va. – Runners rejoice! Saturday will mark the return of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon. This year, it’s bringing more than just a healthy challenge to downtown Roanoke, it’s also bringing a sense of normalcy. The marathon has more than 2,700 runners already registered and while some are planning to take the virtual option, the majority of those registered are competing on the downtown course. To make sure everyone is safe, there are changes and guidelines people have to follow. Below are just a few new safety measures for 2021. ....