Railroad Reckoning
RS
From Rugged Souls
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Railroad Reckoning, hosted by Rugged Souls on Saturday, October 4th, 2025! This one-of-a-kind event will take place in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, at the picturesque Railroad Park. Designed for runners of all skill levels, the Railroad Reckoning offers a thrilling challenge as participants tackle a unique ~0.78-mile loop. With a fun twist on traditional racing, runners will face decreasing time cutoffs with each loop, making it a true test of endurance and willpower. Whether you're aiming to set a new personal record or simply want to enjoy the exhilarating atmosphere, this event promises to be a highlight of your running journey.
Not only will you receive a custom Railroad Reckoning shirt to commemorate your achievement, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as a portion of every registration benefits the Freshwater Land Trust, an organization dedicated to land conservation and trail building across Central Alabama. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit at the Railroad Reckoning—where every step counts, and the excitement never stops!
Not only will you receive a custom Railroad Reckoning shirt to commemorate your achievement, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as a portion of every registration benefits the Freshwater Land Trust, an organization dedicated to land conservation and trail building across Central Alabama. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit at the Railroad Reckoning—where every step counts, and the excitement never stops!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO ALABAMA'S MOST UNIQUE RACE! Set entirely in downtown Birmingham's scenic Railroad Park, the Railroad Reckoning will challenge runners of any skill level to push the boundaries of what any sane person would consider reasonable, all within a handful of city blocks.
_Before we get into the details, yes, you will get a custom Railroad Reckoning shirt, and yes, it's for a good cause - a portion of every registration benefits Freshwater Land Trust [https://freshwaterlandtrust.org/], an organization dedicated to conserving land and building trails across Central Alabama._
HOW IT WORKS:
* START at the Railroad Park Pavilion and run a ~0.78-mile loop around the park
_(You have a generous 12-minute cutoff to finish the first loop - 15+ minute/mile pace)_
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* PROCEED with the second loop immediately after the first loop's 12-minute cutoff
_(This time, you will have an 11-minute 50-second cutoff)_
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* REPEAT as cutoffs continue to decrease by 10 seconds each loop
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* KEEP GOING until you miss a cutoff or choose to stop (basically last-man standing)
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* BASK in the accomplishment of what you just did
_(You will receive a certificate marking your total distance covered, and awards will be presented to the final 3 male and female runners left standing)_
THE PERFECT WAY TO:
* Run your first longer-than-5k race
* Set a new distance PR
* Negative split your first marathon (or 10k or half-marathon!)
* Lock down the record for the longest known run in Railroad Park
* Be part of the only marathon (dependent on runner performance) in the city of Birmingham
THE SIGNUP FORMULA:
We understand signing up for a race can be a big decision. Therefore, for the more mathematically-minded, we have devised an equation to help determine whether you should sign up for the Railroad Reckoning:
* Add 1 point for every mile you have run, walked, or hiked (in the past month)
* Add 2 points for every time you have thought "Why don't I go to Railroad Park more often?" (in the past 6 months)
* Add 3 points for every time you have wondered just how far and how fast you're capable of going (in the past year)
* Add 4 points for every time you have seen a train (timeframe unclear, use personal judgment)
* Multiply the above sum by the number of bullet points you have read (in the last ~5 minutes)
* Subtract the natural log of your favorite non-zero single-digit binary number
_If the above value is greater than or equal to 0, this race is for you! _
_Before we get into the details, yes, you will get a custom Railroad Reckoning shirt, and yes, it's for a good cause - a portion of every registration benefits Freshwater Land Trust [https://freshwaterlandtrust.org/], an organization dedicated to conserving land and building trails across Central Alabama._
HOW IT WORKS:
* START at the Railroad Park Pavilion and run a ~0.78-mile loop around the park
_(You have a generous 12-minute cutoff to finish the first loop - 15+ minute/mile pace)_
-
* PROCEED with the second loop immediately after the first loop's 12-minute cutoff
_(This time, you will have an 11-minute 50-second cutoff)_
-
* REPEAT as cutoffs continue to decrease by 10 seconds each loop
-0
* KEEP GOING until you miss a cutoff or choose to stop (basically last-man standing)
-
* BASK in the accomplishment of what you just did
_(You will receive a certificate marking your total distance covered, and awards will be presented to the final 3 male and female runners left standing)_
THE PERFECT WAY TO:
* Run your first longer-than-5k race
* Set a new distance PR
* Negative split your first marathon (or 10k or half-marathon!)
* Lock down the record for the longest known run in Railroad Park
* Be part of the only marathon (dependent on runner performance) in the city of Birmingham
THE SIGNUP FORMULA:
We understand signing up for a race can be a big decision. Therefore, for the more mathematically-minded, we have devised an equation to help determine whether you should sign up for the Railroad Reckoning:
* Add 1 point for every mile you have run, walked, or hiked (in the past month)
* Add 2 points for every time you have thought "Why don't I go to Railroad Park more often?" (in the past 6 months)
* Add 3 points for every time you have wondered just how far and how fast you're capable of going (in the past year)
* Add 4 points for every time you have seen a train (timeframe unclear, use personal judgment)
* Multiply the above sum by the number of bullet points you have read (in the last ~5 minutes)
* Subtract the natural log of your favorite non-zero single-digit binary number
_If the above value is greater than or equal to 0, this race is for you! _
Railroad Reckoning
