Run to Read Races 15K/5K Information Page

14th Annual
Run to Read Races 15K/5K
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Fairmont, WV

NOTE: 2012 will be the last year for the 15K which will be replaced by a 10K

2012 Race Brochure

2012 Online Registration

Past Races
  2011 - Results, Recap & Photos
  2010 - Results    Photos
  2009 - Results    Photos
  2008 - Results    Photos
  2007 - Results    Photos
  2006 - Results    Photos
  2005 - Results    Photos
  2004 - Results    Photos
  2003 - Results
  2002 - Results

Start of the 5K race

Start Times and Events:

7:30am - 15K
9:15am - 5K race walk
9:15am - 5K
9:15am - 1.5 mile fun run/walk

Place:

Marion County Adult Education Center
601 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
Near Fairmont State University

County:

Marion

Entry Fees:

5K Run -------	$25	($15 by 4/12/12 or $20 by 05/8/12)
5K Walk -----	$25	($15 by 4/12/12 or $20 by 05/8/12)
15K Run -----	$25	($15 by 4/12/12 or $20 by 05/8/12)
15K + 5K*---	$35	($20 by 4/12/12 or $25 by 05/8/12)
Fun Run -----	$20	($10 by 4/12/12 or $15 by 05/8/12)

* Double-entered runners: Your entry fee covers timing in 2 events, up to 2 awards and 1 shirt

Packet Pickup / Late Registration:

Friday 5/11/12 6-8pm

NOTE: Packet pick up will still be available on Saturday morning at the school during race day registration.

Make Checks Payable To:

Literacy Volunteers of Marion County

Mail Entry Form To:

Literacy Volunteers
601 Locust Ave.,
Fairmont, WV 26554

Contact:

Literacy Volunteers - (304) 366-6055

Email Address:

lvamarion@hotmail.com

Age Divisions/Awards:

2012 Age divisions and awards breakdown (PDF file)

5 Year Awards document: A listing of multiple year participants (PDF file)

Perks:

Windshirt

Refreshments:

Hot dogs, fruit, vegetables, chips, cookies, water, sports drink.

Water Stops / Aid Stations:

15K has 9 opportunities for water
5K race walk & 5K run have 1 water stop halfway through
Bathrooms will be available at the school.

Course Description:

15K is a USATF certified course (WV02011PR - 15K USATF map). The course is a double loop course with out & back dog leg and 110 feet elevation gain/loss.

5K is a USATF certified course (WV02010PR - 5K USATF map). The course is a double loop course and 30 feet net elevation gain/loss.

Course Records:

- certified years only -
15K
Overall male:	Zach Sabatino	50:04	(2003)
Overall female:	Beth Godwin	59:29	(2002)
Male Masters:	Larry Taylor	52:53	(2002)
Female Masters:	Shelly Ralston	1:07:01	(2005)

5K
Overall male:	Tyler DeVault	15:48	(2003)
Overall female:	Keri Bland	20:09	(2006)
Male Masters:	Larry Taylor	17:58	(2007)
Female Masters:	Sue Heavner	23:40.2	(2011)

Age Group Records - Certified years only (2002 to present)

Directions To Start/Finish:

From I-79 North
Exit #137. Bear right on the exit ramp. Merge left on Rt. 310 North. Follow 310 about 2 miles until it ends. Turn left on US 250 South. Go 1 block. Turn right at the traffic light (4th St). Go about 4 blocks. Turn left at the next light (Locust Ave.) Go 1 block.

From I-79 South
Exit #132. Bear left on exit ramp. Travel US 250 North about 4 miles. At the 7th traffic light turn left by the Go Mart (7th St.) Go about 5 blocks. Turn right at the next light (Locust Ave.) Go about 2 blocks.

From Wetzel County
Travel US 250 South to Fairmont. Turn right at the first traffic light on US 19 South (Locust Ave.) Travel about 4 blocks. Straight at the next light (intersection of Locust & 4th St.). Go 1 more block.

Lodging:

Fairmont Clarion Inn (located right off I-79, exit 137) is offering a special flat rate on Friday evening May 11 (& Saturday May 12 is available as well, but there is no 2 night minimum). The rate is $57 + tax. This applies for 1 to 4 occupants per room. Checkout time is noon but a later check out time may be negotiated depending upon how busy they are. Call 1-304-366-5500 and ask for the special Run to Read Races rate.

Expected Field Size:

200 all events combined

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:

Marion County Police Reserves and the Fairmont City Police Dept. will provide traffic control

Timing and results by Miles of Smiles Timing Services

Also check out our winter event
Run to Read Half Marathon

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