Rocket City Marathon

Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend

Huntsville, Alabama

Event Overview

• Duration: For over 49 years, the Rocket City Marathon has been one of the premier marathon events in the South.
• Location: 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL
• Website: Rocket City Marathon

Health & Fitness Expo

• Date: Friday, December 11th, from 2:00 PM to Saturday, December 12th at 6:00 PM.
• Purpose: Packet Pickup and Expo activities to kick off the weekend.

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

• Marathon: Kicks off at 7:00 AM (early start at 6:00 AM available for those requiring extra time). The course showcases Huntsville’s charm and the US Space & Rocket Center.
• Half Marathon: Starts later at 9:00 AM, joining the full marathoners through the Botanical Gardens and US Space & Rocket Center.
• Start and Finish: All races start and finish in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama at the VBC.

Registered Runner Benefits

• Race Shirt: All registered runners will receive a custom race shirt.
• Finisher Medal: Every participant will receive a finisher medal.
• Post-Race Food: Enjoy post-race food following the events.
• Bragging Rights: Earn bragging rights for completing Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend!

Special Recognition

• Finisher Gift: 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!