Railway Marathon

Fultondale, AL, USA • February 7, 2026
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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 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.

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Run Score: 6
Temp
75°F
Min/Max
65°/76°F
Dew
59°F
Days of Rain
1/1
Wind
16mph
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Railway Marathon 2025 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2025
cloudy
65°/ 76°Light
Run Score: 7
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