Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 7:45AM CST
- Location Fultondale, Alabama
- Price $12.75 - $97.85
- Races 6 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Ultra, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Railway Marathon & Half Marathon on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Fultondale, Jefferson! This fast and certified event, perfect for those eager to chase a personal record, takes place along the scenic Five Mile Creek Greenway, just 15 minutes north of Birmingham. Athletes will traverse a relatively flat course that winds through the charming cities of Fultondale, Gardendale, and Brookside, making it an ideal setting for runners of all levels.
Participants can choose between the full marathon and the half marathon, both of which are USATF certified and chip-timed, ensuring a professional and speedy experience. With the potential for a Boston Qualifier time, this is arguably one of the fastest marathon and half marathon routes in Alabama! Plus, every finisher will receive a custom medal, celebrating their achievement. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting Unless U, an organization dedicated to providing education and job training for adults with special needs. Mark your calendars for February 7, and prepare to run your best race yet!
Participants can choose between the full marathon and the half marathon, both of which are USATF certified and chip-timed, ensuring a professional and speedy experience. With the potential for a Boston Qualifier time, this is arguably one of the fastest marathon and half marathon routes in Alabama! Plus, every finisher will receive a custom medal, celebrating their achievement. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting Unless U, an organization dedicated to providing education and job training for adults with special needs. Mark your calendars for February 7, and prepare to run your best race yet!
Organiser's 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 / 2025 to see for yourself how fast this course is!
Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026 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 [https://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 6, 2026 - 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.
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 / 2025 to see for yourself how fast this course is!
Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026 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 [https://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 6, 2026 - 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.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $7.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (7:45AM CST)
$87.20
OPENS 01 AUGUSATF Certified Event - Cutoff Time is 6 Hours -
Half Marathon
Incl. $6.23 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (7:45AM CST)
$71.23
OPENS 01 AUGUSATF Certified Event -
10k
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$44.60
OPENS 01 AUGUSATF Certified Event -
The Covenant Rescue Group 5K
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$28.95
OPENS 01 AUGUSATF Certified Event -
50k
Incl. $7.85 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (7:45AM CST)
$97.85
OPENS 01 AUGCut off time is 6 hours -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (8:05AM CST)
$12.75
OPENS 01 AUG
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