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11th annual Discover Roanoke set for April 19

The 11th annual Discover Roanoke 10K-5K-1-mile race benefiting the Roanoke Lions Club will be held Saturday, April 19, in downtown Roanoke.

The race begins at 9 a.m.

Official sponsors for the race are Ironclad Excavating, Intri-Cut Tool Company, 18 Threads, Board & Brush Roanoke, The Copper Still, Southwest Auto Sales, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Wal-Mart, Bippus State Bank and Subway of Roanoke.

Those participating in 5K and 10K who sign up before April 1 will be guaranteed the newly-designed race shirt.

There is chip timing for all participants with awards from Board & Brush given to the winners of each age group, the overall category winner and the new team competition. 

Participants can run as an individual and as part of a team to set a new course record for the 5K and 10K.
Refreshments will be served to participants at the finish line. 

To register, see the team setup and get specific course information, visit www.onturfsports.com/Powered/Race/DiscoverRoanoke.html.