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LVMC Run to Read Half Marathon
January 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$40
The 18th Annual Run to Read Half Marathon begins at 1 pm, with race day registration at 11:30 am. The course is a 1% grade, starting on the paved MCPARC Trail and running through the Meredith tunnel before returning to Pricketts Fort. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail, and the race will finish on this trail. (USATF sanctioned.)
Participation costs $40.00 (Race Fee + $3.32 SignUp Fee). Price increases to $45.00 after January 6. (This is a charity event, so there is no refund for any reason, including weather.)
Registration here Registration and packet pickup at 11:30 am. Race start time: 1:00 pm
Age Divisions/Awards:
Top three male finishers overall
Top three female finishers overall
Top three male finishers in each age group:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top three female finishers in each age group:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top three male finishers overall
Top three female finishers overall
Top three male finishers in each age group:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top three female finishers in each age group:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Water Stops / Aid Stations: 5 water stops.
Bathrooms next to the fort’s visitor center.
Bathrooms next to the fort’s visitor center.
Course Description:
Race Map – Double out & back course. 1% grade. Starting on the paved Mcparc Trail running through the Meredith tunnel, and back to Prickett’s Fort. The first section is paved and 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 the trail.
Race Map – Double out & back course. 1% grade. Starting on the paved Mcparc Trail running through the Meredith tunnel, and back to Prickett’s Fort. The first section is paved and 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 the trail.
Walkers: Walkers are welcome but not awarded. 4-hour time limit (food still available right up to 6 pm). Walkers WILL get a finisher medal! 
Timing and results by Miles of Smiles Timing Services – chip timing
