Railway Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 43°F, gradually warming to 58°F by the finish. With light winds from the SE at 7 mph, the wind should not significantly impact performance. Humidity is moderate at 62%, suggesting a conservative pace may be wise as temperatures rise in later laps. Hydration will be key, especially as the temperature climbs post-mid-race.
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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
