Rocket City Marathon

Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend

Huntsville, Alabama

Event Overview

• History: For over 48 years, the Rocket City Marathon, organized by the Huntsville Track Club, has been one of the premier marathon events in the South.
• Expo Dates: The weekend kicks off with the Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, opening Friday, December 12th, at 2:00 PM and running through Saturday, December 13th at 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 Day

• Start Time: The Rocket City Marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM (with an early start at 6:00 AM for those requiring extra time).
• Course Details: The course showcases Huntsville’s charm, taking runners through Downtown, Old Town, the Medical District, Blossomwood, Maple Hill Cemetery, the historic Train Depot, the Veteran’s Memorial, and Campus 805.
• Finish Line: Marathoners will continue to make their way to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens before finishing back at the VBC, where they’ll enjoy a unique indoor finish, delicious post-race food, and complimentary post-race stretching.

Participant Perks

• Included Items: All registered runners will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, a finisher medal, post-race food, and bragging rights for completing Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend!
• Special Gifts: Marathoners and Half Marathoners will also receive a special finisher gift.
• The Hat Trick: Those who take on three events will earn a RCM hat.

Join Us!

Join us for an unforgettable race weekend in Huntsville!

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