Run to Read Half Marathon, 17 January | Event in Fairmont | AllEvents

Run to Read Half Marathon

Highlights

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm

4 hours

Prickett's Fort State Park

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Date & Location

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm (EST)

Prickett's Fort State Park

88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554-5178, United States

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About the event

Run to Read Half Marathon
https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Fairmont/RuntoReadHalfMarathon

Fast and flat course at beautiful Prickett's Fort!
Registration and previous results/photos: https://runtoread.org

Registration and packet pickup 11:30am.
Race start time: 1:00pm
Place: Prickett's Fort State Park
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/RePo7A65aqS2
County: Marion
Entry Fees: On website.
This is a 100% charity event - No refund for any reason including weather.

Packet Pickup / Same-day Registration: Will be held the day of the race at 11:30am near the old visitor's center at Prickett's Fort, located in the lower parking lot.

Make Checks Payable To:
Literacy Volunteers of Marion County

Mail Entry Form To:
LVMC
205 10th St. Suite 103
Fairmont, WV 26554

Contact: Mark Sutyak c/o LVMC
205 10th St. Suite 103
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-6055
Email Address: cnVudG9yZWFkIHwgaG90bWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==

Age Divisions/Awards:
Top three male finishers overall
Top three female finishers overall
Top three male finishers in each age group:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top three female finishers in each age group:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Long-sleeve Tech Shirt (must pre-register by 12/15/23!)
All runners receive a finisher medals.
Refreshments: Homemade chili and many other snacks!

Water Stops / Aid Stations: 5 water stops.

Bathrooms in the upper building next to the new visitor's center will still be available.
More bathrooms in the lower parking lot.
One porta potty near the 7 & 11 mile marks.

Course Description:
Race Map - Double out & back course. 1% grade. Starting on the paved MCPARC Trail running through the Meredith tunnel and back to Prickett's Fort. The first section is blacktop & is about 4.2 miles in length. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail which is crushed limestone & the race will finish on the trail.

Walkers: Walkers are welcome but not separately awarded. 4 hour time limit (food still available right up to 6pm). Walkers WILL get a finisher medal! :)

Directions To Start/Finish: 3 miles from I-79, exit 139.
Follow the signs to Prickett's Fort State Park.
Expected Field Size: 275
Sponsors: All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, a United Way agency. LVMC provides free tutoring to adults & children in basic reading, math, ESL (English as a second language), GED preparation & related subjects. LVMC is affiliated with Literacy West Virginia.

Special thanks to Marion County Parks and Recreation for all their help.
Lodging:
The following hotels have offered discounts in the past to Run to Read participants:
Clarion Inn 930 East Grafton Rd. 304-366-5500
Fairfield Inn 27 Southland Dr. 304-367-9150
Hampton Inn 2121 Pleasant Valley Rd. 304-363-4999
Holiday Inn Express 2256 Landing Ln. 304-816-5133
Microtell Inn & Suites 20 Southland Dr. 304-363-3100
Quality Inn 1185 Airport Rd. 304-367-1370

Additional Info: Refer to the Run to Read Half Marathon Facebook page for weather related news & other race news.

Timing and results by Miles of Smiles Timing Services - chip timing

The Marion County Police Reserves will direct parking.


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Run to Read Half Marathon, 17 January | Event in Fairmont | AllEvents
Run to Read Half Marathon
Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm