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 Timing: 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: 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: Starts later at 9:00 AM, joining the full marathoners through the Botanical Gardens and US Space & Rocket Center.
• Start/Finish: All Races Start and Finish in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama at the VBC.

🎽 Runner Benefits

• All Runners: All registered runners will receive a custom race shirt.
• Finisher Medal: Participants will earn a finisher medal.
• Post-race Food: Runners will enjoy post-race food.
• Bragging Rights: Complete Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend and earn bragging rights!

🏆 Special Gifts

• Marathoners & 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 information, visit: Rocket City Marathon.