26th Annual Run to Read 5K & 10K

Event Overview

Welcome to the 26th annual Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (LVMC) Run to Read 5K and 10K! Run through beautiful Fairmont, West Virginia and relax afterwards with your family at the 12th street pool for swimming, food, and fun - included in the registration!

Date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Registration: Opens at 5:00 PM

Race Start: 6:00 PM EDT

Awards

Overall awards to top 3 females & top 3 males. Age group awards 3 deep: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.

Course Information

• Start line near East-West Stadium.
• Rolling course through residential neighborhoods of Fairmont's west side.
• Finish line in front of 12th Street Pool entrance.
• Water stops at halfway point for 5K (twice for 10K) and one at finish line.
• Bathrooms available at the pool.

No refund for any reason including weather. All proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, a United Way agency.

For more information, visit the event website.