Fall in Love with Health 5K & Monty's Mini Mile
About this race
Join Pierpont Community & Technical College's School of Health Sciences for the Fall in Love with Health 5K & Monty's Mini Mile, a fun-filled community event promoting wellness, family, and student success.
The event features a 5K run/walk on the Mon River Rail-Trail and Monty's Mini Mile, a fun race for children featuring kid-friendly obstacles along the course. The 5K follows a scenic out-and-back route on the rail-trail's crushed limestone surface, beginning on the paved section of the trail and finishing just before the hill. The course is suitable for both runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels.
After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy music, family activities, and interactive health and wellness experiences hosted by Pierpont students and faculty. Visitors can explore health sciences demonstrations, receive wellness screenings, learn more about healthcare careers, and discover how Pierpont students are making a difference in our community.
Event Highlights
- 5K run/walk on the Mon River Rail-Trail
- Monty's Mini Mile for children
- DJ and post-race entertainment
- Health screenings and wellness information
- Interactive exhibits hosted by Pierpont Health Sciences students
- Family-friendly activities
- Refreshments and fall-themed fun
- Door prizes and awards
- Supporting Student Success
Proceeds from the event benefit Pierpont School of Health Sciences student scholarships and support services, helping students overcome barriers, complete their education, and enter the workforce prepared to serve our communities.
Course Information
The 5K course is an out-and-back route on the Mon River Rail-Trail, offering a flat, scenic course suitable for runners and walkers of all experience levels.
The event will be held rain or shine.
The deadline to be guaranteed a shirt is September 20.
Celebrate health, wellness, and community while supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
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Running
Fall in Love with Health 5K Fun Run
Monty’s Mini Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fairmont, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 6:49 PM local time (EDT) in Fairmont on October 10, 2026 — 11h 23m of daylight.
Course
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- Fairmont 5K Races 13 races
- Fairmont Running Calendar 2026 17 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 17 Fairmont events
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