
Rocket City Marathon
Race Date
Dec 12, 2026
Location
Huntsville, AL
The Experience
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!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+0.05 m
Separation
1.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
AL25039JE · Rocket City Half-Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
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Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
39°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
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