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Railroad Reckoning

Name: Railroad Reckoning
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Birmingham

Birmingham, United States • 5 Sep 2026

Railroad Reckoning - Railroad Park, Birmingham, AL

Railroad Reckoning is a looped running event held inside Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham. The course is a roughly 0.78 mile loop that begins at the Railroad Park Pavilion. Participants run repeated loops while meeting progressively shorter cutoff times.

The first loop has a 12 minute cutoff (about a 15+ minute per mile pace). The second loop cutoff is 11 minutes 50 seconds. Each subsequent loop reduces the cutoff by 10 seconds. Runners continue until they miss a cutoff or choose to stop.

A fully stocked aid station is provided on course. Each participant receives a certificate showing total distance covered. Awards are presented to the final three male and final three female runners remaining. Participants also receive a custom Railroad Reckoning shirt; extras may be available on race day.

A portion of each registration fee benefits Freshwater Land Trust. Registration opens May 13, 2026 and closes June 13, 2026. The registration fee is $47.00. Event location is listed as 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham AL 35233. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Birmingham

Race information

Registration

Railroad Reckoning (last Man Standing ~0.78-Mile Loops)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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