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5th Annual Run to Read Half-Marathon Saturday, January 16, 2010 Fairmont, WV 2011 Pre-registered runners list NOTE: DVD's of the 2009 race are available for $20 which includes shipping & handling. Contact Race Director for details. 2010 Printable Registration Form 2010 Online Registration  Confirm Online Registration Past Races 2010 - Results Photos 2009 - Results Photos 2008 - Results Photos 2007 - Results Photos 2006 - Results Photos |
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 4.5 miles of blacktop |
 8.6 miles of crushed limestone |
| Event start time: | 12 o'clock noon |
| Place: | Prickett's Fort State Park |
| County: | Marion |
| Entry Fees: | $20 by 1/4/10, $25 late -- no refunds |
| Packet Pickup / Late Registration: | Will be held Saturday (1/9/10) inside the visitor's center at Prickett's Fort. |
| Race Day Registration: | Open at 10:30am at the Fort on race day |
| Make Checks Payable To: | Literacy Volunteers of Marion County |
| Mail Entry Form To: | LVMC 601 Locust Ave. Fairmont, WV 26554 |
| Contact: | Jim Woolfitt c/o LVMC 601 Locust Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554 weekdays 304/366-6055 evenings & weekends 304/825-6311 |
| Email Address: | run2read@yahoo.com |
| Age Divisions/Awards: | 2010 Age divisions and awards breakdown (PDF file) |
| Perks: | Gloves & knit hats for the first 220 registrants. Availability limited on race day. |
| Refreshments: | Chili & the usual refreshments found at our summer event. Refreshments will be at Prickett's Fort following the race. |
| Water Stops / Aid Stations: | 5 water stops. Bathrooms in the building next to the vistor's center. More bathrooms in the lower parking lot. One porta potty near the 7 & 11 mile marks. |
| Course Description: | Race Map - Double out & back course. 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 ths trail. USATF sanctioned. USATF certified course (certification code WV09010MS) |
| Walkers: | Walkers are welcome. 4-hour time limit. No separate awards. |
| Directions To Start/Finish: | 3 miles from I-79, exit 139. Follow the signs to Prickett's Fort State Park. |
| Lodging: | The Fairmont Holiday Inn (located right off I-79, exit 137) is offering a special flat rate effective Friday 1/8/10 or Saturday 1/9/10 or both nights. The rate is $56 + tax. This applies for 1 to 4 occupants per room. Checkout time is noon (same as the half-marathon start time) but a later check out time may be negotiated depending upon how busy they are. Call 1-800-Holiday or 1-304-366-5500 and mention the code RTR. |
| Expected Field Size: | 220 |
| 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, computer basics & related subjects. LVMC is accredited by Pro Literacy Worldwide. Special thanks to Marion County Parks and Recreation for all their help. |
| Additional Info: |
Pictures will be taken by our volunteers and posted on this site as well as race results. Snow date will be 1/16/10. Call 304/825-6311 the morning of
1/9/10 if in doubt. If no one answers, assume the race is on! Awards will be given out as runners finish. Interested in hosting an international runner? NOTE: Parking will be limited at the visitor's center but there will be adequate parking available in the lower parking lot near the boat ramp. Guide to Fairmont Timing and results by Miles of Smiles Timing Services |
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