26th Annual Run to Read 5K & 10K

🏃‍♂️Welcome to the Race

Welcome to the 26th annual Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (LVMC) Run to Read 5K and 10K!

🌟Race Information

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: 5:00pm
• Race Start: 6:00pm

🎽SWAG

Short sleeve tech shirts for runners registered before 6/30/2023. Limited extras on race day. Shirts from previous races may be available for purchase/donations.

🏆Awards

Overall awards to top 3 females & top 3 males. Age group awards 3 deep: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.

🗺️Course Details

Course Map <:- Click

• Start Line: Near East-West Stadium
• Course: Rolling course through residential neighborhoods of Fairmont's west side
• Finish Line: In front of 12th Street Pool entrance
• Water Stops: One at halfway point for 5K (twice for 10K) and one at finish line

Bathrooms available at the pool.

💵Refund Policy

No refund for any reason including weather.

📚Beneficiary

All proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, a United Way agency and a 501(c)(3) entity.

• Programs offered: Free tutoring to adults and children in basic reading, math, ESL, & GED preparation.
• Accreditation: LVMC is accredited by Pro Literacy Worldwide.

🚔Traffic Control

Marion County Police Reserves and the Fairmont City Police Dept. will provide traffic control.

❄️Future Events

Be sure to come race with us during our winter Run to Read Half Marathon in January (always a great turnout!).