Rocket City Kids Marathon
- Date Sun 6th September 2026 - Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 12:00AM CDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Rocket City Kids Marathon, taking place from September 6th to December 12th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Huntsville, Madison! This exciting event invites children in grades K - 8 to embark on a thrilling journey towards completing a full marathon. Over 14 weeks, participants will run approximately 1.75 miles each week, culminating in a grand finale where they will complete the final mile at the Rocket City Marathon's 1 Mile Family Run/Walk.
The Rocket City Kids Marathon is designed to inspire and encourage young athletes to embrace an active lifestyle through running and physical activity. With the support of coaches, parents, and peers, children will log their miles and celebrate their achievements in front of cheering fans at the Von Braun Center's Official Finish Line. Each participant will receive an Official Race T-shirt, and finishers of the 1 Mile Family Run/Walk will be awarded a shiny medal! Join us for this uplifting event where families can run together and create lasting memories. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of the Rocket City Kids Marathon!
The Rocket City Kids Marathon is designed to inspire and encourage young athletes to embrace an active lifestyle through running and physical activity. With the support of coaches, parents, and peers, children will log their miles and celebrate their achievements in front of cheering fans at the Von Braun Center's Official Finish Line. Each participant will receive an Official Race T-shirt, and finishers of the 1 Mile Family Run/Walk will be awarded a shiny medal! Join us for this uplifting event where families can run together and create lasting memories. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of the Rocket City Kids Marathon!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the Huntsville Track Club's
Rocket City Kids Marathon
Kids can be part of the Rocket City Marathon excitement by participating in the Rocket City Kids Marathon, a non-competitive event for children in GRADES K - 8! The Rocket City Kids Marathon is an "add-on" program where Kids become marathon finishers on Rocket City Marathon Weekend by completing the final mile of their cumulative marathon training program at the Rocket City Marathon's 1 MILE FAMILY RUN/WALK! [https://runsignup.com/rocketcitymarathon]
The Rocket City Kids Marathon is a 14-week running program that encourages kids to complete a full marathon (26.2 miles) by running approximately 1.75 miles per week. The final mile is completed in grand fashion as each child finishes their marathon distance with their friends and family in front of cheering fans at the Official Finish Line of the Rocket City Marathon located inside the South Hall of the Von Braun Center!
THE GOAL OF THE ROCKET CITY KIDS MARATHON is to INSPIRE and ENCOURAGE children to be active on a regular basis through running and physical activity.
Participants must train for the last mile by running a total of 25.2 miles in various increments. Miles are accumulated individually by each child either at home, at school, with parents, friends, or siblings. Coaches, PE teachers, and parents are encouraged to support each child to run and track their miles on the mileage log which can be found on the Kids Marathon RunSignUp main page. Mileage Boosters are held once a month in September, October, and November to encourage the participants to increase their mileage.
Donations are welcome using the "DONATE" button to support the Scholarship Program.
The Kids Marathon is for all students in grades K - 8. All participants will receive an Official Race T-shirt and finishers of the 1 Mile Family Run/Walk will receive a medal.
The 1 Mile Family Run/Walk is an independent event where family members and friends can sign up to run or walk the mile with their child, or participate on their own. All Kids Marathon participants will automatically be registered for the Rocket City 1 Mile Family Run/Walk.
Rocket City Kids Marathon
Kids can be part of the Rocket City Marathon excitement by participating in the Rocket City Kids Marathon, a non-competitive event for children in GRADES K - 8! The Rocket City Kids Marathon is an "add-on" program where Kids become marathon finishers on Rocket City Marathon Weekend by completing the final mile of their cumulative marathon training program at the Rocket City Marathon's 1 MILE FAMILY RUN/WALK! [https://runsignup.com/rocketcitymarathon]
The Rocket City Kids Marathon is a 14-week running program that encourages kids to complete a full marathon (26.2 miles) by running approximately 1.75 miles per week. The final mile is completed in grand fashion as each child finishes their marathon distance with their friends and family in front of cheering fans at the Official Finish Line of the Rocket City Marathon located inside the South Hall of the Von Braun Center!
THE GOAL OF THE ROCKET CITY KIDS MARATHON is to INSPIRE and ENCOURAGE children to be active on a regular basis through running and physical activity.
Participants must train for the last mile by running a total of 25.2 miles in various increments. Miles are accumulated individually by each child either at home, at school, with parents, friends, or siblings. Coaches, PE teachers, and parents are encouraged to support each child to run and track their miles on the mileage log which can be found on the Kids Marathon RunSignUp main page. Mileage Boosters are held once a month in September, October, and November to encourage the participants to increase their mileage.
Donations are welcome using the "DONATE" button to support the Scholarship Program.
The Kids Marathon is for all students in grades K - 8. All participants will receive an Official Race T-shirt and finishers of the 1 Mile Family Run/Walk will receive a medal.
The 1 Mile Family Run/Walk is an independent event where family members and friends can sign up to run or walk the mile with their child, or participate on their own. All Kids Marathon participants will automatically be registered for the Rocket City 1 Mile Family Run/Walk.
Races
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Kids Marathon Program
Sun 6th September 2026 (12:00AM CDT)
Free
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