Run to Read Half Marathon

Fairmont, WV, USA · January 9, 2027

35°·35° high·Breezy·Dry

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35°at start

35° high

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Cold start, steady wind

Runners will face a constant temperature of 35°F throughout the race, with a pre-race chill feeling as low as 25°F. Winds will be from the WSW at 11 mph, presenting a headwind throughout. Due to the cold, a throwaway layer is recommended for the wait, and runners should pace conservatively to manage their energy.

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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.

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When is the 2027 Run to Read Half Marathon?

The 2027 Run to Read Half Marathon will be held on Saturday January 9, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Run to Read Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Run to Read Half Marathon is 4 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Run to Read Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 39°F and a low of 25°F with a 17% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 21 years of data

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37°F

L:36° H:38°

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Rain Freq

19%

4 of 21 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew24°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain or snow clearing later. 2026	36°/38°	Light	30°
2025 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	21°/22°	-	10°
2024 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2024	29°/29°	-	20°
2023 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2023	30°/30°	-	18°
2022 Run to Read Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	34°/39°	-	13°
2021 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	33°/36°	-	19°
2020 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2020	73°/75°	-	51°
2019 Run to Read Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later. 2019	48°/50°	-	35°
2018 Run to Read Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2018	10°/12°	-	-5°
2017 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	13°/16°	-	2°
2016 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain or snow throughout the day. 2016	32°/38°	Light	27°
2015 Run to Read Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain or snow. 2015	39°/40°	-	7°
2014 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	46°/49°	-	34°
2013 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain or snow. 2013	39°/39°	-	27°
2012 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	38°/40°	-	26°
2011 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	21°/24°	-	10°
2010 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	47°/50°	-	37°
2009 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain or snow. 2009	35°/43°	Light	38°
2008 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2008	40°/43°	Light	34°
2007 Run to Read Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with morning rain. 2007	52°/57°	-	42°
2006 Run to Read Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	32°/34°	-	21°

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