Rocket City Marathon

Sun, Dec 13, 2026, 7:00 AM CST

Location: Huntsville, AL; 700 Monroe Street SW, 35801
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

6 options

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3.1 Miles
Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM CST · From $27.50
Opens Mar 11, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
6.2 Miles
Sat, Dec 12, 7:00 AM CST · From $38.10
Opens Mar 11, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Dec 13, 9:00 AM CST · From $75.20
Opens Mar 11, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT

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26.2 Miles
Sun, Dec 13, 7:00 AM CST · From $75.20
Opens Mar 11, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Dec 13, 6:00 AM CST · From $75.20
Opens Mar 11, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
1 Mile Family Run/Walk
Sat, Dec 12, 10:15 AM CST · From $16.90
Opens Mar 11, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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The course

From the organizer

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.

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 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 custom 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!

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