
From the Organizer
The fifth annual Charley Clayton Memorial Peep Festival will be held April 10 at Fairmont State University. It is our mission to honor the life and legacy of Charley through an annual springtime celebration.
On April 9, we will host the Memorial Walk. The one-mile walk will kick off the 2027 Charley Clayton Memorial Peep Festival and was created to provide a meaningful community event to honor and remember loved ones and celebrate their lives. The registration fee includes a t-shirt (deadline March 20) and benefits our annual scholarship for a Marion County senior.
Location: Fairmont State University campus
Walk Start: 7:30 PM
Day of Registration/Check In: 6:30 PM
Events
Weather
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
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fairmont, 6 mi from the venue.
Host 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
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Charley Clayton Peep Festival Memorial Walk
Apr 9, 2027