Racin' the Station Duathlon
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:15AM CDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $48.70 - $85.80
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Racin' the Station Duathlon on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, in beautiful Huntsville, Madison! This unique run/bike/run event invites participants to race against the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbits Earth in just 91 minutes and 12 seconds. The dynamic course kicks off at 8:15 AM at the Army's Redstone Arsenal, a significant location in the heart of aerospace innovation.
Competitors will tackle a thrilling 3.14 km (1.95 miles) run, followed by a challenging 23 km (14.3 miles) bike ride, and conclude with another 3.14 km (1.95 miles) run. This non-sanctioned USAT event promises to be an unforgettable adventure for athletes of all levels. Be sure to secure your access to the venue ahead of time, as only US citizens are permitted on the Arsenal. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and a chance to outpace the stars!
Competitors will tackle a thrilling 3.14 km (1.95 miles) run, followed by a challenging 23 km (14.3 miles) bike ride, and conclude with another 3.14 km (1.95 miles) run. This non-sanctioned USAT event promises to be an unforgettable adventure for athletes of all levels. Be sure to secure your access to the venue ahead of time, as only US citizens are permitted on the Arsenal. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and a chance to outpace the stars!
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, October 10th, 2026. 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, October 10th, 2026. 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 10th October 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$48.70
Participants registering the week before the race (October 10th) MUST have their own access to the Redstone Arsenal. Visitor applications and background checks take approximatly one week. -
Racin' the Station - Relay Team
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$85.80
Participants registering the week before the race (October 10th) MUST have their own access to the Redstone Arsenal. Visitor applications and background checks take approximatly one week.
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