A new event in Southwest Virginia aims to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer while bringing the community together.

On Saturday morning, the 13th annual Roanoke County Public Schools Backpack Run was held. It’s a 5k and 10k run aimed at benefiting the school district.

The Gaudreau Family 5K Walk/Run has raised more than $500,000 to build an accessible playground at Archbishop Damiano School in southern New Jersey.

The United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV) is gearing up for its 5th Annual 5K on the Runway, set to take place at the Lynchburg Regional Airport on Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m.

Roanoke County is gearing up for the annual Backpack Run, organized by the Roanoke County Public Schools Education Foundation.

From 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday evening, the Parks and Recreation Department will host the first-ever Dublin Doozy St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Randolph Par

We are a little less than three weeks away from St. Patrick’s Day activities and that means the return of many traditions.

The Johnny CASA 5k and 5 Miler, a superhero-themed race returns to downtown Rocky Mount next Saturday. It benefits the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center and offers 5K and 5-mile runs, plus a walk for all ages.

The Star City’s beloved Drumstick Dash returns on Thursday, and we’re working for you to ensure you’re fully prepared.

LewisGale’s Joggin’ For Your Noggin 5K and 1-mile fun run took place this morning.

Drumstick Dash organizers said they’re still looking for volunteers to help them direct traffic the day of the race.

The countdown is on for the Drumstick Dash.

The West End Center's Spooky Sprint is this Saturday.

The race is a fundraiser for Commonwealth Catholic Charities who helps refugees who relocate to Virginia.

One of our own, reporter Brittany Weir, hosted the 16th Annual Johnny CASA 5K race Saturday morning in downtown Rocky Mount.

A new pilot program, Badge Buddies, is aimed at forming relationships between children and Roanoke City Police through running.

Mill Mountain Zoo will increase guest capacity today. AdApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheel is the national symbol for child abuse prevention. CHIP of Roanoke Valley will hold an Easter Drive Thru today. AdThe City of Salem’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will return to the Moyer Sports Complex tonight.

ROANOKE, Va. – If you’re looking to get active for a good cause, an upcoming virtual 5K will allow you to do just that. You can run, jog or walk any time between April 5 and April 12 anywhere you’d like to take part in the Hollins Hustle Virtual 5k. “Will be used for all the teams across the department. Hopefully to advance our budgets a little bit to allow us to do a little bit more for the student-athletes and we’re working on a project to upgrade locker rooms to get rid of the old metal lockers to put in nice wood, open lockers and spruce those areas up for the student-athletes,” said athletic director Myra Sims. Registration is open thru March 31.

BLACKSBURG, Va. While an annual Blacksburg race wont happen in person this year, Hokies shouldnt put their running shoes away just yet. The 8th annual Hokie Half Marathon and 5K will be held virtually. Anyone who has already signed up for the race has the option to get a refund, defer their entry until 2021 or complete the race virtually. Participants have one month to complete the race. Anyone who plans to run the virtual race will be refunded the difference between the cost of their entry and the virtual entry price.

This time of year is a big season for Rescue Mission Ministries, a crisis intervention center in Roanoke. One of the biggest events that is keeping Rescue Mission so busy right now is its annual Drumstick Dash. Kevin Berry, the community outreach director for Rescue Mission believes this event represents what Thanksgiving is all about. The Rescue Mission is also hosting a Thanksgiving feast at noon Thanksgiving Day. Another big event Rescue Mission is juggling is Coatsgiving, its annual coat drive.

ROANOKE, Va. – Atlantic Union Bank donated $23,000 on Tuesday in support of a Roanoke Thanksgiving tradition. The money donated to the annual Thanksgiving Drumstick Dash will support Rescue Mission’s food services. Atlantic Union Bank is the main sponsor for the 5K. The Drumstick Dash is still looking for volunteers. To sign up, email karl.stewart@rescuemission.net or volunteer.info@rescuemission.net.

Here are some of the events happening 'Round Town this weekend. Tour the historic grounds of Patrick Henry's Red Hill, shop craft vendors and more. It's Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Smith Mountain Lake holds its annual Chili Festival. The 5K and Fun run are a fundraiser for SVH Services. Registration is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the fun run.

A Minnesota mom was worried his son wouldnt finish the 5K race, but the 9-year-old boy surprised everyone and instead came in first place in the 10K race. It has never been on our radar, his mom Heather Boedigheimer-Lovell told InsideEdition.com. The 10K race happened simultaneously, and runners for both groups started together. He came in first place, completing the 10K in about 48 minutes, with the next fastest runner coming in a full minute behind. I have never seen him so red after a race, his mom said.

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if youre not marking the occasion already, maybe its time to start. Everyone could bring a Latin dish and maybe provide some background on its history. Find Spark recommends showcasing famous paintings or photography by Hispanic artists or about Latin America. This doesnt have to be a massive undertaking -- you could check out your local options; maybe a nearby university or library could help you get some inspiration. Go support a nearby Hispanic establishment, restaurant, museum or venue.

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if you’re not marking the occasion already, maybe it’s time to start.