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Railway Marathon

Fultondale, AL, USA • February 7, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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31°
56° high
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Dry

Cold start — layer up, big temp swing, moderate wind

Runners will start in chilly 31°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temps will climb significantly to 56°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 15 mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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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 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.

Historical Weather

Based on 1 years of data
Avg Temp
75°F
L:65° H:76°
RunScore
6
Conditions
Rain Freq
100%
1 of 1 yrs
Wind16mph
Dew59°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

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2025 Railway Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2025
cloudy
65°/76°Light
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