Rocket City Marathon

Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend – Huntsville, Alabama  

For over 48 years, the Rocket City Maratho*, organized by the Huntsville Track Club, has been one of the premier marathon events in the South.

The weekend kicks off with the Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, opening Friday, December 12th, at 2:00 PM and running through Saturday, December 13th 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  
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.

The Rocket City Half Marathon - starts later at 9:00am joining the full marathoners through the Botanical Gardens a and US Space & Rocket Center.

All Races Start and Finish in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama at the VBC.

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!  

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 for an unforgettable race weekend in Huntsville!