21st Annual Run to Read Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

👕 Registration Details

• Long Sleeve Tech Shirts: Long sleeve tech shirts if registered by Dec 16th 2025.
• Same-Day Availability: A very limited number of shirts may be available for same-day registration, so please pre-register online or via mail.
• Finisher Memento: All finishers will get a nice custom finisher memento!
• Event Date: The race will take place on 2026-01-17 at 88 State Park Road, Fairmont, WV.

🎥 Event Highlights

• Race Videos: Hour long videos from the 2009 race &: the 2013 race are on You Tube.
• Race News: Race news is posted on Facebook.
• Awards: Awards presented as runners finish.
• Post-Race Food: Lots of post-race food.

⏰ Schedule

• Start Time: Convenient 1pm start time.
• First in Series: First race in MAGP race series.
• Timing: Chip timing by Miles of Smiles Timing Services.
• Results: Results will be posted on smileymiles.com.

📚 Charity Information

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).

📝 Race Day Details

• Registration Time: Same-day registration and packet pickup begin at 11:30am on race day!
• Pre-Race Meeting: Pre-race meeting at 12:50pm at the starting line directly below the church on the hill.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Run to Read Half Marathon.