
From the Organizer
Not everyone has the ability to participate in the Rail Run. Sign Up to run for someone you know or we would be happy to provide you with a name of someone to run for. Please see the display to add a name of your loved one.
Teams of 5 or more will receive a $5 discount per racer. Just click the group/team tab on top
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St James Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,740
as of 2023
Elevation
1,061 ft
Nearest Airport
MCW
Mason City Municipal Airport · 86 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 93 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at St James Rail Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
St James Rail Run
Jun 25, 2026