21st Annual Run to Read Half Marathon

Event Info

• Date: 2026-01-17
• Location: 88 State Park Road, Fairmont, WV
• Race URL: Run to Read Half Marathon

Course Description

• Course Type: Double out and back on 2 rail trails
• First Section: About 5 miles long, paved, goes through the historic & restored Meredith Tunnel
• Second Trail: Crushed limestone with a scenic view of the Monongahela River
• Shirts: Long sleeve tech shirts if registered by Dec 17th 2025, limited availability for same-day registration

Post-Race Activities

• Videos: Hour long videos from the 2009 and 2013 races are available on YouTube
• Awards: Presented as runners finish
• Food: Lots of post-race food available
• Start Time: Convenient 1pm start time

Timing and Results

• Race Series: First race in MAGP race series
• Chip Timing: Provided by Miles of Smiles Timing Services
• Results: Will be posted on smileymiles.com

Charity Info

• Beneficiary: Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (LVMC)
• Agency Status: A United Way agency & a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity
• Tutoring: Facilitates free one-on-one tutoring in a friendly, confidential setting
• Subjects: Reading, math & English as a second language (ESL) for both adults and children

Registration Details

• Same-Day Registration: Begins at 11:30am on race day
• Packet Pickup: Available during same-day registration
• Pre-Race Meeting: 12:50pm at the starting line below the church on the hill