Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks
When is Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks?
Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks takes place on Saturday, February 6, 2027 in Fultondale, AL.
What distances does Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks offer?
Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks offers 7 events: 1 Mile Fun Run, The Covenant Rescue Group 5K, Virtual 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| The Covenant Rescue Group 5K | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
| 10K | 10.0 km | $45.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $70.00 | Register |
| Marathon | 26.2 mi | $85.00 | Register |
| 50K | 50.0 km | $90.00 | Register |
How much does Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks cost?
Registration for Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks held?
Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks is held in Fultondale, AL at 777 Yarbrough Road.
About Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks
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.
Elite Entry
While we do not offer complimentary registrations for our Elite Athletes, we do offer a unique performance based reimbursement system.
- All male athletes who finish the marathon in 2:30:00 or under will receive a check for $200
- All male athletes who finish the marathon in 2:30:01 to 3:00:00 will receive a full refund of the entry fee
- All female athletes who finish the marathon in 2:50:00 or under will receive a check for $200
- All female athletes who finish the marathon in 2:50:01 to 3:20:00 will receive a full refund of the entry fee
Awards
Awards will be based off of gun time and will be given in the following categories:
MARATHON
- Overall (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Masters (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Grand Masters (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Age Groups (Male & Female) - Top 3: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
HALF MARATHON
- Overall (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Masters (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Grand Masters (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Age Groups (Male & Female) - Top 3: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
10K
- Overall (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Masters (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Grand Masters (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Age Groups (Male & Female) - Top 3: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
5K
- Overall (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Masters (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Grand Masters (Male & Female) - Top 3
- Age Groups (Male & Female) - Top 3: 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
50K
- Overall (Male & Female) - Top 3
Course Maps
50K (MapMyRun)
* The 50K route is 4 out and back segments with two different turn around points. Athletes will hit turn around 1 at the Cornerstone Ranch water stop (Approximate 10K mark), then return to the start finish area. Athletes will hit turn around 2 at the Cornerstone Ranch water stop (Mile 18.7) then return to the start finish area. Athletes will hit turn around 3 at the 5K turn around mark / water station (Mile 27) then return to the start finish area. Athletes will hit turn around 4 at the 5K turn around mark / water station (Mile 29.8) then return to the start finish area for the final time. NOTE: As the first 2 turn arounds are a bit longer than 10K we will eliminate this extra distance when you begin laps 2, 3 and 4 near the start finish line. See the detail map above.)
Marathon & Half Marathon (MapMyRun)
10K (MapMyRun)
5K (MapMyRun)
1 Mile (MapMyRun)
- Water Stations will be located at these approximate mile marks
- 1.5 (No portable toilet here)
- 3.9 (Portable toilet here)
- 6.2 (Portable toilet here)
- 6.8 (Portable toilet here)
- 9.2 (Portable toilet here)
- 11.6 (No portable toilet here)
- 13.1 (Permanent bathrooms here)
- 14.6 (No portable toilet here)
- 17.0 (Portable toilet here)
- 19.3 (Portable toilet here)
- 19.9 (Portable toilet here)
- 22.3 (Portable toilet here)
- 24.7 (No portable toilet here)
FREE TRAINING PLAN
Cadence Run Coaching has provided an 8wk beginner half marathon run plan. It is assumed that you would have a 15-20+ mile per week base to follow this plan.
Cadence Run Coaching offers coaching for all skill levels. Whether your goal is to finish a 5k, qualify for the Boston Marathon, or run a 100 miler, Cadence Run Coaching will help you accomplish far more than you ever thought possible. With 4 of our coaches also being physical therapists, careful attention is paid to prevent injury during your training. If you are interested in personal run coaching, go to www.cadenceruncoaching.com or email head coach and founder of Cadence, Cary Morgan at carymorganpt@gmail.com.
Simply click the icon below to download the plan.
Pace Groups
Resolute Running will be providing pace groups for the Marathon. These pacers will also serve as pacers for the Half Marathon and are as follows:
- Sub 3:00 (Half Marathon sub 1:30)
- 3:15 (Half Marathon 1:37)
- 3:30 (Half Marathon 1:45)
- 3:45 (Half Marathon 1:52)
- 4:00 (Half Marathon 2:00)
- 4:15 (Half Marathon 2:07)
- 4:30 (Half Marathon 2:15)
- 4:45 (Half Marathon 2:22)
- 5:00 (Half Marathon 2:30)
Simply find the proper pacer at the start line.
Packet Pick Up
Friday, February 6, 2026 (12:00PM - 4:00PM)
The Trak Shak
2839 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
Saturday, February 7, 2026 (6:30AM - 7:30AM)
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.
Parking
Please review the parking map below.
Once these areas have filled, overflow parking will take place at Living Stones Temple Church, a short walk from the event site.