9TH Annual
9th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk
9th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Fairmont, WV, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Loop Park Drive, Fairmont, WV
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This race was created by Eviana Barnes as a memorial for her friend, Megan Stephenson, benefitting the Maruka Family Fairmont Senior High School Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is in honor of Megan, her grandparents, Ross & Dolores Maruka, and her Uncle Russell Neptune.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fairmont, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fairmont, WV
City Elevation
1,166 ft
Nearest Airport
CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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6
Days to train
- Race
- 9th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 1 Loop Park Drive, Fairmont, WV
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9th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk
Aug 8, 2026