Welcome to the Huntsville Track Club's Rocket City Kids Marathon! Kids in grades K - 8 can be part of the Rocket City Marathon excitement.
🏃♂️ Event Details
Program Description: A 14-week running program that aims to inspire and encourage children to be active through running and physical activity.
Training Mileage: Kids run approximately 1.75 miles per week to complete a full marathon (26.2 miles).
Event Day: Children finish their marathon distance at the Official Finish Line of the Rocket City Marathon inside the South Hall of the Von Braun Center.
Goal: To inspire and encourage children to engage regularly in physical activity.
📅 Event Information
Training: Participants must run a total of 25.2 miles in various increments to prepare for the final mile event.
Mileage Tracking: Children can accumulate miles individually at home, school, or with parents, friends, or siblings.
Boosters: Mileage Boosters are held monthly in September, October, and November to help participants increase their mileage.
Donations: Support the Scholarship Program by using the "DONATE" button.
🎽 Registration & Prizes
Eligibility: The Kids Marathon is open to students in grades kindergarten-8th grade.
Participant Benefits: All participants will receive a Race T-shirt, and finishers will be awarded a medal.