22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon - Run to Read Half Marathon

22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon - Run to Read Half Marathon

Jan 9, 2027Fairmont, WV, United States

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Distance

13.1 mi

Pace

All paces

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

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.

Typical conditions

For events around January 2027 in Fairmont, WV, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.

How to prepare

Half marathon prep usually includes a weekly long run that builds toward 16–20 km, plus easy runs for recovery. Confirm packet pickup and start procedures on the official registration page.

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Getting there

This event is listed in Fairmont, WV, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.

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