Run to Read Half Marathon
About this race
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.
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Run to Read Half Marathon
5 water stops. Course is closed to vehicular traffic. Flat course ideal for a PR (depending on weather). All finishers get a unique medal. Shirts guaranteed only if registered before mid December.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Fairmont.
About Fairmont
Run to Read Half Marathon takes place in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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