Rails to Recovery
Rails to Recovery is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Hartselle, AL, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (41 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Rails to Recovery 5K, a powerful community event dedicated to overcoming life’s challenges, whether that’s homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, addiction, illness, or other hardships. Set against the backdrop of Hartselle’s historic rail lines, this run symbolizes the path from struggle to strength—one step at a time. Whether you're running for a loved one, walking in solidarity, or celebrating your own recovery journey, this event offers a space for hope, healing, and connection. Proceeds will benefit local recovery resources and advocacy initiatives. Be sure to wear your Purple!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
64°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur 4se, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hartselle, AL
City Elevation
700 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rails to Recovery, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
41
Days to train
- Race
- Rails to Recovery
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Hartselle than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Rails to Recovery
Sep 12, 2026