22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon

22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon

Date and Location

• Date: 2027-01-09
• Location: 88 State Park Road, Fairmont, WV
• Race URL: Run to Read Half Marathon

Course Overview

• Type: Double out and back on 2 rail trails.
• First Section: About 5 miles long, paved, and goes through the historic & restored Meredith Tunnel.
• Second Trail: On crushed limestone with a scenic view of the Monongahela River.
• Finisher Memento: All finishers will receive a nice custom finisher memento!

Registration Info

• Shirts: Long sleeve tech shirts if registered by Dec 19th, 2026.
• Same-day Availability: A very limited number of shirts may be available for same-day registration.
• How to Register: Please pre-register online or via mail.
• Awards: Awards presented as runners finish.

Race Day Details

• Packet Pickup: 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.
• Timing: Chip timing by Miles of Smiles Timing Services.
• Results Posting: Results will be posted on smileymiles.com.

Additional Information

• YouTube: Hour long videos from the 2009 and 2013 races are on YouTube.
• Facebook: Race news is posted on Facebook.
• Post-race Food: Lots of post-race food available.
• Start Time: Convenient 1pm start time. First race in MAGP race series.

Beneficiary

• Supported Organization: Event benefits Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (LVMC).
• Status: A United Way agency & a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity.
• Tutoring Services: LVMC facilitates free one-on-one tutoring in a friendly, confidential setting.
• Subjects Offered: Tutoring is provided for both adults and children in reading, math & English as a second language (ESL).