Huntsville, AL
Race Details
Rocket City Marathon
Rocket City Marathon is an upcoming race scheduled for Sun, Dec 13 2026 in Huntsville, AL (America/Chicago timezone).
Register
- 2026-12-13
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Huntsville, AL
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket City Marathon | 26.2 Miles | running_race | $160.00 | 12/13/2026 07:00 |
| Early Start Marathon (ONLY for those needing 6-7 hours to complete the marathon) | 26.2 Miles | running_race | $160.00 | 12/13/2026 06:00 |
| Rocket City Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | running_race | $130.00 | 12/13/2026 09:00 |
| Rocket City 10K | 6.2 Miles | running_race | $60.00 | 12/12/2026 07:00 |
| Rocket City 5K | 3.1 Miles | running_race | $50.00 | 12/12/2026 09:00 |
| 1 Mile Family Run/Walk | running_race | $25.00 | 12/12/2026 10:15 |
Rocket City Marathon Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
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!
Race Date
(America/Chicago timezone)