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.

📅 Race Weekend Schedule

• Health & Fitness Expo: Opening Friday, December 12th, at 2:00 PM and running through Saturday, December 13th at 6:00 PM.
• 10K: Starts at 7:00 AM in front of the Von Braun Center on Monroe Street.
• 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.

🏅 Marathon Day Details

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 Highlights: 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 finish back at the VBC, enjoying a unique indoor finish, delicious post-race food, and complimentary post-race stretching.

🎁 Participant Perks

• All Registered Runners Will Receive: A long-sleeve race shirt.
• Finisher Medal: Each participant will receive a medal upon completion.
• Post-Race Food: Enjoy tasty treats after the race.
• Bragging Rights: Complete the Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend!

🎉 Special Awards

• Marathoners and Half Marathoners: Will 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!

For more details, visit the official race page: Rocket City Marathon.