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20th Annual Run to Read Half Marathon

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At a Glance:

  • Date: 4 Jan, 2025 12AM

  • Location: 88 State Park Road, Prickett’s Fort State Park, Fairmont, WV, 26554, US

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Details:

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 15th 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. 

 

Events:

Run to Read Half Marathon

  • Distance: 13.1 Miles
  • Start: 1/4/2025 13:00
  • Sign up window: 8 Aug, 2024 7:01 AM - 3 Jan, 2025 3PM
  • Price: $35.00
  • Free Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (color TBD)
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Race details and prices subject to change at the race organizers’ discretion.

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