Rocket City Marathon

Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend

Huntsville, Alabama

Event Overview

• Duration: For over 49 years, the Rocket City Marathon, organized by the Huntsville Track Club, has been one of the premier marathon events in the South.
• Expo: The weekend kicks off with the Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, opening Friday, December 11th, at 2:00 PM and running through Saturday, December 12th 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 & Half Marathon Day

• Marathon: 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.
• Half Marathon: The Rocket City Half Marathon starts later at 9:00 AM, joining the full marathoners through the Botanical Gardens and US Space & Rocket Center.
• Location: All races start and finish in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama at the VBC.

Runner Perks

• Custom race shirt: All registered runners will receive a custom race shirt.
• Finisher medal: All runners will receive a finisher medal.
• Post-race food: Runners can enjoy post-race food.
• Bragging rights: Completing Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend earns you bragging rights.

Special Awards

• Finisher gift: 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 [Rocket City Marathon website](https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Huntsville/RocketCity?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).