Run to Read Half Marathon

Fairmont, WV, USA · January 9, 2027

35°·35° high·Breezy·Dry

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Runners will start in chilly 35°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The Run to Read Half Marathon starts and finishes at Prickett's Fort State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia, on the second Saturday in January. The course is a double out-and-back on two rail trails: paved trail through the historic Meredith Tunnel toward Fairmont, then crushed limestone along the Monongahela River on the Mon River Trail. The race benefits Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, a nonprofit that provides free tutoring in reading, math and ESL. It has run for more than two decades, reaching its 22nd edition in January 2027.

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When is the 2027 Run to Read Half Marathon?

The 2027 Run to Read Half Marathon will be held on Saturday January 9, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Run to Read Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Run to Read Half Marathon is 4 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Run to Read Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 39°F and a low of 25°F with a 17% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 14 years of data

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36°F

L:34° H:37°

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Rain Freq

14%

2 of 14 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew21°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain or snow clearing later. 2026	36°/38°	Light	30°
2025 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	21°/22°	-	10°
2024 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2024	29°/29°	-	20°
2023 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2023	30°/30°	-	18°
2022 Run to Read Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	34°/39°	-	13°
2021 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	33°/36°	-	19°
2020 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2020	73°/75°	-	51°
2019 Run to Read Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later. 2019	48°/50°	-	35°
2018 Run to Read Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2018	10°/12°	-	-5°
2017 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	13°/16°	-	2°
2016 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain or snow throughout the day. 2016	32°/38°	Light	27°
2015 Run to Read Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain or snow. 2015	39°/40°	-	7°
2014 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	46°/49°	-	34°
2013 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain or snow. 2013	39°/39°	-	27°

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