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Discover the best things to do in the Middle of Everywhere.

From historical exhibitions and live music to annual festivals and holiday celebrations, find amazing events all year long in Marion County. Sign up for our newsletter to never miss an upcoming event!


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Run to Read Half Marathon

Pricketts Fort State Park 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Kick-off the new year - heck, the new decade - with the 15th Annual Literacy Volunteers Run to Read Half Marathon. This is a USATF certified course and sanctioned event. Registration begins at 11:30 am at the Educational Annex at Pricketts Fort State Park.  

$40 – $45

Run to Read Half Marathon

Pricketts Fort State Park 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Literacy Volunteers of Marion County is once again hosting their annual half marathon at Pricketts Fort State Park. The course begins on the McTrail/Mon River Trail trailhead. Double out and back on 2 rail trails. The first section is about 5 miles long, is paved, and goes through the historic restored Meredith Tunnel. The second... View Article

$40 – $45

RUN TO READ 5K OR 10K

12th Street Pool 205 12th Street, Fairmont, United States

Welcome to the 23rd annual Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (LVMC) Run to Read 5K and we're bringing back the 10K! NOTE: This race is not virtual this year and there is no virtual option. Run through beautiful Fairmont and relax afterward with your family at the 12th Street Pool with food and drinks - included in the registration!  Registration... View Article

$25 – $30

LVMC Run to Read Half Marathon

Pricketts Fort State Park 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

The 17th 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 going back to Pricketts Fort. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail, and... View Article

Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (LVMC) Run to Read 5K and 10K

12th Street Pool 205 12th Street, Fairmont, United States

Run through beautiful Fairmont, West Virginia, and relax afterward 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. Short sleeve tech shirts for runners registered before 6/18/2022.  Limited extras on race day.  Shirts from previous races may be... View Article

$25 – $30

19th Annual LVMC Run to Read Half Marathon

Pricketts Fort State Park 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

The 19th 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... View Article

$40