Friday, July 25th, 2025
205 12th Street, Fairmont WV
5K · 10K
Race-day ready
Everything but the shoes.
Real running socks, a bib belt, anti-chafe — the cheap upgrades that matter.
About this race
🏃♂️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
- 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!).
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Fairmont to train with before race day.
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