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.

📅 Schedule of Events

• Health & Fitness Expo: Opens Friday, December 12th, at 2:00 PM and runs through Saturday, December 13th at 6:00 PM.
• 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.

🏃‍♂️ Marathon Day

Sunday – Marathon Day: 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, taking runners through Downtown, Old Town, the Medical District, Blossomwood, Maple Hill Cemetery, the historic Train Depot, the Veteran’s Memorial, and Campus 805. Marathoners will continue to make their way to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens before finishing back at the VBC, where they’ll enjoy a unique indoor finish, delicious post-race food, and complimentary post-race stretching.

🏅 Runner Perks

All registered runners will receive:

• A long-sleeve race shirt:
• A finisher medal:
• Post-race food:
• Bragging rights: for completing Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend!

🎁 Special Gifts

Marathoners and Half Marathoners will also receive a special finisher gift, and those who take on three events ("The Hat Trick") will earn a RCM hat.

🎉 Join Us!

Join us for an unforgettable race weekend in Huntsville!

For more information, visit the Rocket City Marathon website.