22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon 2027 — Fairmont, WV

Date
January 9, 2027
Location
Fairmont, WV
Venue
88 State Park Road
Start Time
1:00 PM
Sunrise
7:40 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $50.00
Events
Run to Read Half Marathon
Includes
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (color TBD)
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The 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon takes place at 88 State Park Road in Fairmont, West Virginia on January 9, 2027. The half marathon distance starts at 1:00 PM. Entry fees range from $35.00 to $50.00.

From the Race Organizer
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 19th 2026. 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.

Course & Travel Notes

The 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon takes place in Fairmont, West Virginia on January 9, 2027, with a 1:00 PM start time, which is 5 hours and 19 minutes after the 7:41 AM sunrise. The venue sits at 1007 feet elevation. North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) is located 13.8 miles from the race venue. January typical weather normals for the area include an average high of 40°F and an average low of 24°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on approximately 48% of days.

⛰️ 1,007 ft elevation☀️ Typically 40°F / 24°F · 48% chance of rain✈️ North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) — 13.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon 2027 — Fairmont, WV?

22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon 2027 — Fairmont, WV takes place on January 9, 2027. The race is held in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Where is 22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon 2027 — Fairmont, WV held?

22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon 2027 — Fairmont, WV is held at 88 State Park Road in Fairmont, West Virginia.

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