ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Backpack Run is set to return to Green Hill Park for its 13th year on March 21.
This year, the 5K race is titled the ‘Marion Childress 5K’ in memory of Marion Childress, founder of the C&C Running Team and Roanoke Valley running enthusiast.
“Marion has been an instrumental partner and helped us start the Backpack Run back in 2013,” said Chuck Lionberger, race director for the Backpack Run. “Over the years, he has supported this race and promoted running in the Roanoke Valley. We are proud to host a race in his name.”…