When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville AL
Distances
Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K
About this race
Event Overview
Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend – Huntsville, Alabama
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.
Event Schedule
- Health & Fitness Expo: 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.
- 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:
- Rocket City Marathon: Kicks off at 7:00 AM (with an early start at 6:00 AM for those requiring extra time).
- Rocket City Half Marathon: Starts later at 9:00 AM, joining the full marathoners through the Botanical Gardens and US Space & Rocket Center.
Race Details
- Start/Finish Location: All races start and finish in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama at the VBC.
- Registered Runners Receive:
- ✅ A custom 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 our website: Rocket City Marathon.
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