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21st Annual Run to Read Half Marathon

Fairmont, West Virginia
Saturday, January 17, 2026
13.1 Miles

Organizer's Description

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.  Long sleeve tech shirts if registered by Dec 6th 2024.  A very limited number of shirts may be available for same-day registration, so please pre-register online or via mail.  All finishers will get a nice custom finisher memento! 

 Hour long videos from the 2009 race & the 2013 race are on You Tube. Race news is posted on Facebook. Awards presented as runners finish. Lots of post-race food. Convenient 1pm start time. First race in MAGP race series. Chip timing by Miles of Smiles Timing Services. Results will be posted on smileymiles.com.

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).

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. 

 

Race Events

Run to Read Half Marathon

Distance: 13.1 Miles
Start Time: 1:00:00 PM

Race Information

21st Annual Run to Read Half Marathon logo

Date

Saturday, January 17, 2026

End Date

January 17, 2026

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia

88 State Park Road

Prickett's Fort State Park

26554

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