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Railway Marathon

February 6, 2027 · 7:45 AMFultondale, AL, United States

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Race Day

43°F

Feels cold

Total elevation gain

131ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

2/ 10

Quiet course sections

The Lowdown

The Railway Marathon, presented by CraneWorks, is run on the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trail path about 15 minutes north of Birmingham. It starts at Black Creek Park in Fultondale and passes through Fultondale, Gardendale and Brookside on a relatively flat course. The marathon is two loops of the half marathon route, and the course is USATF certified (AL24003JE), so it counts as a Boston qualifier. Resolute Running provides pace groups from 3:00 to 5:00, the cutoff is 6 hours, and the course offers water, sports drinks and gels only. The event supports Unless U, which provides education and job training for adults with special needs.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Black Creek Park – start and finish area in Fultondale
02Five Mile Creek Greenway – the rails-to-trail path the course follows
03Gardendale – one of the three cities the course passes through
04Brookside – one of the three cities the course passes through
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 10K · 5K
Time Limit: 6 hours
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

01: The marathon is two loops of the half marathon route.
02: A 50K, a 1 mile fun run and a virtual 5K run on race weekend.
03: Packet pickup is Friday at The Trak Shak in Birmingham, with limited pickup at the finish line at 6:30 am on race morning.
04: Pace groups run from 3:00 to 5:00 in 15-minute steps, led by Resolute Running.
05: Men finishing the marathon in 2:30:00 or under receive a $200 check; women finishing in 2:50:00 or under receive the same.
06: Awards go to the top 3 overall, masters, grand masters and each age group, based on gun time.
07: Every finisher of the marathon receives a custom finisher medal.

Questions about the Railway Marathon 2027

When is the Railway Marathon 2027?

Saturday, February 6, 2027.

Where is the Railway Marathon?

Fultondale, AL, United States.

What time does the Railway Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:45 AM, local time.

What is the Railway Marathon time limit?

6 hours.

How do I enter the Railway Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup.

How much does the Railway Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $105.

When and where is packet pickup for the Railway Marathon?

Feb 5, 2027: 12 to 4 pm at The Trak Shak, 2839 18th St S, Birmingham.

What is the Railway Marathon elevation gain?

40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Railway Marathon course like?

It passes Black Creek Park, Five Mile Creek Greenway and Gardendale.

What is the weather like at the Railway Marathon?

The race-day average is 6 °C (43 °F). Feels cold.

Where are the Railway Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Railway Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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