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Railway Marathon & Half Marathon
Railway Marathon & Half Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 50K, 10K and 1 Mile event held in Fultondale, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, February 6, 2027. About 225 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 6, 2027
- Location
- Fultondale, AL
- Field size
- ~225 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Location
- Fultondale, Alabama
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 50K, 10K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 225 runners
- Course
- Organizer markets the Five Mile Creek Greenway rail-trail course as relatively flat and fast; third-party elevation estimates (findmymarathon.com) instead show ~628ft of rolling gain/loss (range 493-633ft) over the out-and-back route.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:45 AM CST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 628 ft gain, 628 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 62°F at the start, 100% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon
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 relatively flat, fast course. The event is a USATF certified (Boston Qualifier), chip timed and…
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Railway Marathon & Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, February 6, 2027.
- Where is the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon held?
- In Fultondale, Alabama.
- What distances does the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 50K, 10K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon?
- About 225 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $95 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon start?
- 7:45 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 628 ft gain, 628 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon?
- about 62°F at the start, 100% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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