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Race Overview
Looking for a fast, certified race with a great chance for a PR? This event is for you! This race is great for carbon shoes too!
Starting at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL, this marathon & half marathon will be held on the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trail project located 15 minutes north of Birmingham. Runners will race through the Cities of Fultondale, Gardendale, and Brookside on this flat, fast course.
The event is a USATF certified (Boston Qualifier), chip timed and fast, fast, fast. We venture to say it is one of the fastest marathon and half marathon routes in Alabama! Take a look at the results tab we held on this course back in 2020 and 2024 to see for yourself how fast this course is!
WikipediaStarting at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL, this marathon & half marathon will be held on the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trail project located 15 minutes north of Birmingham. Runners will race through the Cities of Fultondale, Gardendale, and Brookside on this flat, fast course.
The event is a USATF certified (Boston Qualifier), chip timed and fast, fast, fast. We venture to say it is one of the fastest marathon and half marathon routes in Alabama! Take a look at the results tab we held on this course back in 2020 and 2024 to see for yourself how fast this course is!
FAQ
When is the 2026 Railway Marathon?
The 2026 Railway Marathon will be held on Saturday February 7, 2026.
Is the Railway Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Railway Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the time limit for the Railway Marathon?
The time limit for the Railway Marathon is 6 hours.
Railway Marathon Weather History
Railway Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 69°, Average Low: 56°, Average High: 77°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
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| Temp | 65° | 66° | 69° | 71° | 76° | 75° |
| Feel | 65° | 66° | 69° | 71° | 76° | 75° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 9mph | 11mph | 14mph | 11mph | 16mph | 16mph |
| Dew | 63° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° |
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Railway Marathon 2025
Feb 8, 2025
Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.
Low: 56°, High: 77°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  65° |  66° | 69° | 71° | 76° | 75° |
| Feel | 65° | 66° | 69° | 71° | 76° | 75° |
| Rain | - | light | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 9mph | 11mph | 14mph | 11mph | 16mph | 16mph |
| Dew | 63° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° |
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