Events
Rocket City Marathon
235 spots left. Price increases after December 7, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Early Start Marathon (ONLY for those needing 6-7 hours to complete the marathon)
235 spots left. Price increases after December 7, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Rocket City Half Marathon
74 spots left. Price increases after December 7, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Rocket City 10K
91 spots left. Registration ends December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm CST
Rocket City 5K
19 spots left. Registration ends December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm CST
1 Mile Family Run/Walk
135 spots left. Registration ends November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Description
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!
Place
Huntsville, AL US 35801
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