Most streets, however, will close minutes before the race, which kicks off around 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
“It’s a short window of time. People come from all across the states and five countries this year…sometimes more in a normal year…from all over the world really to experience Roanoke. We want them to have a positive experience and that starts with the community members and their understanding, getting out there to support as a spectator, and being part of the event,” said Roanoke Outside Foundation Event Director Julia Boas.
Police remind you to move your vehicles parked on these streets on Friday night.
McKinley Strother joined the WSLS 10 News team in June 2020. He anchors 10 News at 6 and 11 on Saturdays and Sundays and you'll also catch him reporting during the week.
