Run 2 Read 2 Miler
About this race
Welcome to the NEW Run 2 Read 2 Miler
Run through beautiful Fairmont, West Virginia and relax afterwards with your family at the 12th street pool for swimming, food, and fun - included in the registration! Registration at 5:00pm and race starts at 6:00pm.
Run 2 Read t-shirts will be available for runners registered before 7/10/2026. Possible extras available on race day.
Overall awards top 3 females & top 3 males as well as top 3 in each age group (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79).
Course Map <- Click - Start line near East-West Stadium. Rolling course through residential neighborhoods of Fairmont's west side. Finish line in front of 12th Street Pool entrance. One water stop at halfway point at 1 mile as well as finish line refreshments. Bathrooms available at the pool.
Sorry no registration refund for any reason including weather.
This Race is sponsored by The Marion County Running and Walking Club, a portion of proceeds will be donated to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, a United Way agency and a 501(c)(3) entity and the Marion County Running and Walking Club. LVMC provides free tutoring to adults and children in basic reading, math, ESL (English as a second language), & GED preparation. LVMC is accredited by Pro Literacy Worldwide.
Join fellow runners on July 25, 2014 for the Run 2 Read 2 Miler. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 5K, 6.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Fairmont.
Pick your distance
Running
Mile Run
Wheel measured one mile course on the streets near the 12th Street Pool. Awards to first 3 females & to first 3 males. Event will be timed. Ideal for veteran runner seeking "mile race" or as "fun run" for kids. No age group awards.
5K Run
Single loop wheel measured course - basically the same as last year's course. One water stop. Overall awards to first 3 females & first 3 males. Age group awards: female 12 & under (1), 13-15 (3), 16-19 (3), 20-29 (4), 30-39 (4), 40-49 (4), 50 & over (3) . Age group awards: male 12 & under (1), 13-15 (3), 16-19 (3), 20-29 (3), 30-39 (3), 40-49 (3), 50-59 (3), 60-69 (2), 70 & over (1). 5K takes Virginia Ave to 10 St., then over to Gaston Ave & down to Fourth Street. Comes back on Gaston Ave/ Farms Dr. to 12th St.
5K Race Walk
Same course as 5K run. One water stop. Awards to first 5 female finishers and to the first male finishers. No age groups. If entering this event, please refrain from running, jogging and "jog walking".
Combo #1 (1 mile + 5K run)
Please note this is 2 separate races - not a single event "15K". Registrants receive one shirt with entry. The one mile starts at 6:30pm & the 5K at 7pm.
Combo #2 (1 mile + 5K race walk)
Please note this is 2 separate races - not a single event "15K". Registrants receive one shirt with entry. The one mile starts at 6:30pm & the 5K race walk at 7pm.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Fairmont in 2014, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Fairmont
Run 2 Read 2 Miler takes place in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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