Jul 29, 2021
Kay Nesselrotte, executive director of the Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, holds a T-shirt from the Run to Read half marathon held in the winter of 2020. Participants in Fridayâs race will receive a similar shirt.
PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK
FAIRMONT â Twice a year runners from all over come together to support literacy in Marion County.
The Literacy Volunteers of Marion County nonprofit is gearing up for its first major fundraiser of the year. Friday evening will kick off the 23rd annual Run to Read 5K and the organizers are excited for this yearâs race.
Last yearâs 5K was held as a virtual race due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, but this year the volunteers are holding the race fully in-person. Another change implemented in last yearâs race was the option to move up from a 5K to a 10K, which will be available again Friday.