Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks
The Railway Marathon & Half Marathon offers a fast, certified course ideal for setting personal bests.
Race Date
Feb 6, 2027
Location
Fultondale, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Location
- Fultondale, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 50K, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 895
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Railway Marathon & Half Marathon, held near Birmingham, Alabama, is designed for runners seeking a fast, certified course with a strong potential for personal records. This event utilizes the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trail conversion, offering a predominantly flat and swift path through Fultondale, Gardendale, and Brookside.
First run in 2020 and now in its fourth edition, the race has seen approximately 522 finishers recently, with about 22% of participants returning in subsequent years. Runners typically travel from around 14 states, drawn by the course's reputation as one of Alabama's fastest, even noted as a Boston Qualifier. The event also supports the Unless U organization, which provides education and job training for adults with special needs.
Finishers in the half marathon, along with other distances, receive a custom medal. Packet pickup is available the day before the race at The Trak Shak in Birmingham, with limited same-day pickup options.
Race-provided description
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Start Time
7:45 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
777 Yarbrough Road, Fultondale, AL, 35068
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout714 years running
~535 finishers a year
shrinking
22% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 14 states
winner 1:09:29
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 895 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
895
Median time
1:58:52
Latest turnout
262
States
26
Turnout by year
2020–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks?
The Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks is held on Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 7:45 AM.
Where does the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks take place?
It takes place in Fultondale, Alabama.
What distances does the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 50K, 1 Miles.
Is the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks course flat and good for a PR?
The Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks?
HalfRuns has finish records for 895 runners who have completed the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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