Rocket City Marathon

Race Overview

Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend – Huntsville, Alabama

For over 49 years, the Rocket City Marathon, organized by the Huntsville Track Club, has been one of the premier marathon events in the South.

Event Details

• Date: December 12, 2026
• Location: 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL
• Website: Rocket City Marathon
• Expo Hours: Friday, December 11th, 2:00 PM - Saturday, December 12th, 6:00 PM

Saturday Races

• 10K: Starts at 7:00 AM in front of the Von Braun Center on Monroe Street. This flat, fast, and walker-friendly course takes runners through Old Town.
• 5K: Begins at 9:00 AM, winding through Downtown Huntsville.
• 1 Mile Family Friendly FUN RUN/WALK: Starts at 10:30 AM, offering everyone a fun and rewarding experience.

Sunday – Marathon & Half Marathon Day

• The Rocket City Marathon: Kicks off at 7:00 AM (with an early start at 6:00 AM for those requiring extra time). The course showcases Huntsville’s charm and the US Space & Rocket Center.
• The Rocket City Half Marathon: Starts later at 9:00 AM joining the full marathoners through the Botanical Gardens and US Space & Rocket Center.
• Start & Finish: All races start and finish in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama at the VBC.
• Registered Runners: All registered runners will receive a custom race shirt, a finisher medal, post-race food, and bragging rights for completing Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend!

Additional Perks

• Marathoners and Half Marathoners: Special finisher gift for participants.
• The Hat Trick: Those who take on three events will earn a RCM hat.
• Join Us: Experience an unforgettable race weekend in Huntsville!