Rocket City Marathon

Event Overview

Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend – Huntsville, Alabama

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.

Event Details

• Date: December 13, 2025
• Location: 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL
• Website: Rocket City Marathon
• Expo: Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, December 12th, 2:00 PM to December 13th, 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 Events

• 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 Location: All Races Start and Finish in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama at the VBC.

Participant Perks

• All Registered Runners Receive:
• A long-sleeve race shirt
• A finisher medal
• Post-race food

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!