Rocket City Marathon – Huntsville, AL 2026
Date
December 12, 2026
Location
Huntsville, AL
Venue
700 Monroe Street SW
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $160.00
Events
Rocket City Marathon, Early Start Marathon (ONLY for those needing 6-7 hours to complete the marathon), Rocket City Half Marathon, Rocket City 10K, Rocket City 5K, 1 Mile Family Run/Walk
Includes
Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt | Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt | Unisex Short Sleeve Shirt
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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 m
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