Run to Read Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start, windy conditions
Runners will face a consistent temperature of 35°F throughout the race, with wind from the WSW reaching 11 mph. Humidity is moderate at 63%, with a light chance of rain. Adjust pacing strategies for the wind, and consider wearing a throwaway layer during pre-race to combat the chill.
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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 a Saturday in January with a 1:00 PM start. The course is a double out-and-back on two rail trails: paved trail through the restored 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. The January 2027 race is its 22nd edition.