Blue Ridge Marathon Canceled Over Weather Concerns in Roanoke

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke, Virginia has been cancelled due to severe weather, with emergency services evacuating all runners, volunteers, staff, and the crowd from the course and Elmwood Park. Runners are advised to shelter in place at available aid tents or other shelter, with shuttles deployed to pick up any extra runners. Organizers said the park is closed, but will reopen Saturday at 5:30 p.m. for the concert.