In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, local runners have crafted one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the United States- the Inaugural National College Blue Ridge Marathon.  The event includes and full and half marathon that will take runners up and over Mill Mountain and Roanoke Mountain.  The race beneficary is the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Additional information can be found at www.blueridgemarathon.com.