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Fairmont Fire 5k

Name: Fairmont Fire 5k
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Fairmont

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States

calendar_today 08 Nov, 2026

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sell $30.00

About the Event

Join us for the first ever Fairmont Fire 5k! A community race benefitting the local Fairmont Fire Dept. Whether you're chasing a personal best, lacing up running shoes for the first time, or simply supporting your local firefighters, this event is for everyone!

The course is an out and back loop starting and ending at Watson Station 3. Aimed to be fast, fun, and welcoming for runners of all ages and abilities. After crossing the finish line, stick around for music, refreshments, local vendors, and an opportunity to meet members of Fairmont Fire Dept. We'll also have fire apparatus and equipment on display, giving kids and adults alike the opportunity to check out the trucks and gear up close.

Your participation helps support the Fairmont Fire Department and future community events. We can't wait to see you on race day!

Race Features:

Professionally chip timed 5k

Medals for 1st-3rd

Event T-shirt

Fire Apparatus & Equipment on display

Food & Local Vendors

Races Offered

Fairmont Fire 5k

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Fairmont.

thermostat Temperature

2.6° / 12.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

-1.4° / 8.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 11m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:04

nightlight Sunset

18:05

About Fairmont

Learn more about the host city, Fairmont.

Fairmont is a city in Marion County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 18,313 at the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of the Fairmont micropolitan area, which includes all of Marion County in North Central West Virginia and had a population of 56,205 in 2020. Fairmont is also a principal city of the larger Morgantown–Fairmont combined statistical area. The city is home to Fairmont State University, serving more than 3,000 students.