Railway Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a temperature rise from 44°F at the start to 55°F by the finish. A light breeze from the SE will be felt but won't significantly impact performance. With average humidity at 62%, runners should consider adjusting their pace as temperatures climb during the latter laps. Staying hydrated and pacing conservatively early on will be key for success.
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Race Info
The Railway Marathon is held in Fultondale, Alabama, about 15 minutes north of Birmingham, on the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trail path. The course starts at Black Creek Park and runs through Fultondale, Gardendale and Brookside on a relatively flat route. The marathon is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier, with a half marathon, 50K, 10K, 5K and 1 mile run on the same Saturday in early February. Source
