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PETE'S PICKS
For those of you who don't know, I am the chair of the Blue Ridge Marathon, and I couldn't be more proud of how far the event has come in just two years. On April 21 runners (and families) from 40+ states, and a few international countries, will descend upon Roanoke for the third running of America's Toughest Road Marathon.
We've worked hard to make this much more than just a running event and I'd like to personally invite you to participate in one or more of the following events planned to provide a weekend full of activities.
- Down by Downtown Music Festival - enjoy live music on both Friday and Saturday, along with a beer garden, climbing wall, bouncy room, and more.
- Saturday night the Roanoke Twilight Criterium takes to the streets and provides a cycling spectacular rarely seen around here. Think NASCAR but on bicycles.
- The best way to be part of this event? Volunteer. It takes more than 400 volunteers to ensure our guests walk away with an incredible experience. So grab a group of friends, get your office workers to join you, and volunteer. Click here to learn how.
Get Outside!
Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional Partnership
  
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DO YOU KNOW A BIKE HERO?
 Nominations are now being accepted for the 4th annual Bike Hero and Extraordinary Bicycle Professional Awards.
Recognizing those who are working hard on bicycling issues in the community is an important part of making the Roanoke a bicycling friendly community.
These awards recognize individuals in the greater Roanoke Valley area who are improving the opportunities for bicycling as a form of transportation, either through their individual effort and example as a cycling enthusiast, or through their professional work.
Continue ready to learn more and nominate a hero>>>
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DO YOU KNOW AN ENVIRONMENTAL HERO?
 Do you know an everyday hero who is making great strides today to ensure a greener tomorrow?
Nominations are being accepted through March 11th for the 2012 Virginia Cox Conserves Heroes Program in partnership with The Trust for Public Land. Nominate local environmental heroes in the Roanoke Valley who create, preserve, or enhance outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy - parks, greenways, gardens, waterways, plazas, streets, and other public areas.
The winning hero gets a $10,000 donation toward the environmental nonprofit of his or her choice. The two remaining finalists each receive $2,500 contributions to their nonprofits of choice.
Continue reading to learn more and nominate a hero>>>
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HELP THE BLUE RIDGE MARATHON
 Did you know it takes more than 400 volunteers to pull off America's Toughest Road Marathon?
For its annual community service project, the Rotary Club of Roanoke Downtown will recruit and manage volunteers for the Blue Ridge Marathon. They are making great progress, but more volunteers are still needed. Join community members and help ensure participants of America's Toughest Road Marathon have an experience to remember!
There are volunteer opportunities for everyone...
- Registration
- Hospitality
- Route set up/take down
- Course marshals
Continue reading to learn more and volunteer>>>
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THE A.T. INVITES YOU TO JOIN AN ELITE CLUB
 The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (AT) invites you to a vacation experience of a lifetime...and all expenses are paid!
Spend a week or more this summer working on the Konnarock Trail Crew! The crew works on the Appalachian Trail from Rockfish Gap, near Waynesboro, Virginia, to the Trail's southern terminus at Springer Mountain in Georgia. This year's projects contain several within a short distance of the Roanoke area!
Projects include anything from constructing new trail to building rock steps. The experiences of working together, learning new skills and back country living make for an unbeatable combination of fun!
Continue reading to learn more>>>
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UPCOMING EVENTS TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON
Visit The RoanokeOutside.com Calendar of Events for details on these upcoming events!
- Triathlon Tips Clinic - 2/23
- Casual Hiker Wilderness First Aid Course - 2/25-26
- MountainXCross Race Series - 2/26
- Roanoke Bike Summit - 2/26-27
- 8th Annual Explore Your Limits 5 & 10K - 3/3
- Sunrise Hike to McAfee Knob - 3/11
- Instant Classic Trail Marathon & Half - 3/17
- Montvale 5 & 10 Miler Trail Race - 3/24
- 33rd Annual Clean Valley Day - 3/31
- Beginner Cave Trip - 3/31
- Dragons Tale Bike Race - 4/1
- Roanoke River 5K - 4/7
- Mill Mountain 10K Trail Race - 4/14
- Party for the Planet - 4/14
- Komen Race for the Cure - 4/14
- Roanoke Twilight Roller Races - 4/20
- Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon, and Team Relay - 4/21
- Roanoke Twilight Criterium - 4/21
- YMCA Kids Marathon - 4/21
- Trail Nut 10K & Half Marathon Trail Race - 5/5
- Gallop 4 The Greenways - 5/12
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Roanoke Regional Partnership · 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 333 · Roanoke, VA 24011540.343.1550 X 104 · www.roanoke.org
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