NEW! Run 2 Read 2 Miler
- Date Fri 25th July 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Fairmont, West Virginia
- Price $33.05
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting new addition to the Run 2 Read series with the inaugural Run 2 Read 2 Miler on Friday, July 25, 2025! This fantastic event will take place in the scenic surroundings of Fairmont, West Virginia, offering participants a refreshing 2-mile race and walk. Join us at 5:00 PM for registration, followed by the race kickoff at 6:00 PM.
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with family and friends at the 12th Street Pool, where swimming, food, and fun await— all included with your registration! Participants will also receive customized Run 2 Read swag if registered by June 30, 2025, with additional goodies available on race day. Don’t miss the chance to compete for overall awards for the top 3 males and females, as well as age group prizes spanning from ages 0-79. Mark your calendars for this exciting community event that combines fitness, family fun, and a love for reading!
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with family and friends at the 12th Street Pool, where swimming, food, and fun await— all included with your registration! Participants will also receive customized Run 2 Read swag if registered by June 30, 2025, with additional goodies available on race day. Don’t miss the chance to compete for overall awards for the top 3 males and females, as well as age group prizes spanning from ages 0-79. Mark your calendars for this exciting community event that combines fitness, family fun, and a love for reading!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE NEW RUN 2 READ 2 MILER!
New race distance and course this year! While the Run 2 Read series has been around for 26 years, this will be the first year in offering a 2 mile race and walk!
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! Registration at 5:00pm and race starts at 6:00pm.
SWAG: Customized Run 2 Read swag will be available for runners registered before 6/30/2025. Possible extras available on race day.
Overall awards top 3 females & top 3 males as well as top 3 in each age group (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79).
COURSE MAP <- Click [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6474598381/] - 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. One water stop at halfway point at 1 mile as well as finish line refreshments. Bathrooms available at the pool.
Sorry no registration refund for any reason including weather.
THIS RACE IS SPONSORED BY THE MARION COUNTY RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB, a portion of proceeds will be donated to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County [http://www.learntoreadmarion.net/], a United Way agency and a 501(c)(3) entity and the Marion County Running and Walking Club. LVMC provides free tutoring to adults and children in basic reading, math, ESL (English as a second language), & GED preparation. LVMC is accredited by Pro Literacy Worldwide.
New race distance and course this year! While the Run 2 Read series has been around for 26 years, this will be the first year in offering a 2 mile race and walk!
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! Registration at 5:00pm and race starts at 6:00pm.
SWAG: Customized Run 2 Read swag will be available for runners registered before 6/30/2025. Possible extras available on race day.
Overall awards top 3 females & top 3 males as well as top 3 in each age group (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79).
COURSE MAP <- Click [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6474598381/] - 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. One water stop at halfway point at 1 mile as well as finish line refreshments. Bathrooms available at the pool.
Sorry no registration refund for any reason including weather.
THIS RACE IS SPONSORED BY THE MARION COUNTY RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB, a portion of proceeds will be donated to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County [http://www.learntoreadmarion.net/], a United Way agency and a 501(c)(3) entity and the Marion County Running and Walking Club. LVMC provides free tutoring to adults and children in basic reading, math, ESL (English as a second language), & GED preparation. LVMC is accredited by Pro Literacy Worldwide.
Races
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Run 2 Read 2 Miler
Incl. $3.05 Fee & Customized Run to Read Swag
Fri 25th July 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$33.05
CLOSEDSingle loop - One water stop. Overall awards to first 3 females & first 3 males as well as top 3 in male and female Masters Division (40 and older) and 1st in each age group (0-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 -79).
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