Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks
- Date
- February 6, 2027
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K & more
From the Organizer
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 relatively flat, fast course.
The event is a USATF certified (Boston Qualifier), chip timed and 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 2024-2026 to see for yourself how fast this course is!
Join us on Saturday, February 6, 2027 to possibly set your new PR. If not you will still be helping Unless U who work to continue education and create job training for adults with special needs. Click here to learn more about Unless U - www.unlessu.org
There will be water, sports drinks, and gels only along the course.
Packet Pick up - The Trak Shak from 12 - 4pm on Friday, February 5, 2027 - 2839 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209. There will be a limited pack up time for those unable to pick up on Saturday @ 6:30am at the race by the finish line. We highly encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday if possible.
Medals - All finishers of the 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile will receive a custom finisher medal at the finish line.
The cut-off time for all events is 6 hours. This cut-off time includes the 50K.
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
57°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fultondale, AL
Population
9,753
as of 2023
Elevation
664 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks
- Date
- February 6, 2027
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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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks?
- Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks is a running race held in Fultondale, Alabama on February 6, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027 in Fultondale, Alabama at 777 Yarbrough Road, Fultondale, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks
Feb 6, 2027