Racin' the Station Duathlon
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:15AM CDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $48.70 - $85.80
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Racin' the Station Duathlon, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the vibrant city of Huntsville, Madison! This unique non-sanctioned USAT Run/Bike/Run event invites participants to race against the International Space Station (ISS) as it completes its orbit around Earth in just 91 minutes and 12 seconds. The course features exciting distances, including a 3.14 km (1.95 miles) run, a 23 km (14.3 miles) bike ride, and another 3.14 km (1.95 miles) run, all set against the backdrop of the Army's Redstone Arsenal—home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
The race kicks off at 8:15 AM, promising a thrilling experience for all competitors. Participants are encouraged to beat the ISS by finishing the race before the time limit. Don’t miss this chance to combine fitness, fun, and a dash of space competition! Please note that only U.S. citizens may enter the Arsenal, so ensure you secure the necessary access in advance. Join us in Huntsville for an unforgettable day of racing and camaraderie!
The race kicks off at 8:15 AM, promising a thrilling experience for all competitors. Participants are encouraged to beat the ISS by finishing the race before the time limit. Don’t miss this chance to combine fitness, fun, and a dash of space competition! Please note that only U.S. citizens may enter the Arsenal, so ensure you secure the necessary access in advance. Join us in Huntsville for an unforgettable day of racing and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Racin the Station Duathlon is a non-sanctioned USAT Run/Bike/Run event where the
participants will race the International Space Station (ISS) as it completes one Earth
orbit91 minutes & 12 seconds. Marshall Space Flight Center will track the starting
location of the ISS at the race start time and see who beats the Space Station by
completing the event before the 91-minute & 12-second mark.
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Bike e^pi = 23 km = 14.3 miles
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Race starts at 8:15am on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Race is located on the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL where NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is also located. Only US citizens are allowed on the Arsenal (unless already badged for official business). Locals that do NOT have access are encouraged to get a recreation badge (rec badge) through the Army (weeks in advance). Those that don't have access to military bases will either have to be escorted by someone who does have access (ride with another racer or spectator) or the race director will work access for you through the security process described during registration.
participants will race the International Space Station (ISS) as it completes one Earth
orbit91 minutes & 12 seconds. Marshall Space Flight Center will track the starting
location of the ISS at the race start time and see who beats the Space Station by
completing the event before the 91-minute & 12-second mark.
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Bike e^pi = 23 km = 14.3 miles
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Race starts at 8:15am on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Race is located on the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL where NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is also located. Only US citizens are allowed on the Arsenal (unless already badged for official business). Locals that do NOT have access are encouraged to get a recreation badge (rec badge) through the Army (weeks in advance). Those that don't have access to military bases will either have to be escorted by someone who does have access (ride with another racer or spectator) or the race director will work access for you through the security process described during registration.
Races
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Racin' the Station
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 11 JAN 26Participants registering the day before the race (September 26th) MUST have their own access to the Redstone Arsenal. Visitor applications take more than one day. -
Racin' the Station - Relay Team
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$85.80
OPENS 11 JAN 26
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