22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon
When is 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon?
22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, January 9, 2027 in Fairmont, WV.
What distances does 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon offer?
22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon offers 1 event: Run to Read Half Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run to Read Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
How much does 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon cost?
Registration for 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon starts at $35.00.
Where is 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon held?
22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon is held in Fairmont, WV at 88 State Park Road.
About 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon
Double out and back on 2 rail trails. The first section is about 5 miles long, is paved & goes through the historic & restored Meredith Tunnel. The second trail is on crushed limestone & has a scenic view of the Monongahela River. Long sleeve tech shirts if registered by Dec 19th 2026. A very limited number of shirts may be available for same-day registration, so please pre-register online or via mail. All finishers will get a nice custom finisher memento!
Hour long videos from the 2009 race & the 2013 race are on You Tube. Race news is posted on Facebook. Awards presented as runners finish. Lots of post-race food. Convenient 1pm start time. First race in MAGP race series. Chip timing by Miles of Smiles Timing Services. Results will be posted on smileymiles.com.
Event benefits Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (LVMC), a United Way agency & a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity. LVMC facilitates free one on one tutoring in a friendly, confidential setting. Tutoring is provided for both adults and children in reading, math & English as a second language (ESL).
Same-day registration and packet pickup begin at 11:30am on race day! Pre-race meeting 12:50pm at the starting line directly below the church on the hill.
Awards
Awards are presented as runners cross the finish line - no waiting around for an awards ceremony. Top three male finishers overall. Top three female finishers overall.Top three male finishers in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Top three female finishers in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Directions
I-79, exit 139. Follow the signs to Pricketts Fort State Park. Race site is 3 miles from the interstate on a lightly traveled county road.
Refunds
This is a charity race for a local not-for-profit with 100% profit going towards Literacy Volunteers of Marion County. Absolutely no refunds. The race has been postponed only twice in 13 years. Those years runners were given the option of running the race as rescheduled or free entry at a 5K that summer or free entry the next year.