Railway Marathon

Fultondale, AL, USA · February 6, 2027
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44°at start
58° high
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Dry

Cool conditions, steady pace

Runners will face a temperature rising from 42°F to 57°F, with a gentle wind from the SE at 7 mph. Humidity will be moderate at 63%, which should feel comfortable. With these conditions, maintaining a steady pace is advisable, as well as staying hydrated, despite a low chance of light rain.

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Race Info

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! Source

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When is the 2027 Railway Marathon?

The 2027 Railway Marathon will be held on Saturday February 6, 2027.

Is the Railway Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Railway Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 58°F and a low of 39°F with a 12% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 2 years of data
Avg Temp
65°F
L:52° H:65°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
50%
1 of 2 yrs
Wind12mph
Dew43°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore

2026 Railway Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2026
clear-day
38°/54°-
8

2025 Railway Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2025
cloudy
65°/76°Light
7

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