Rocket City Marathon
- Date Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $27.50 - $154.70
- Races 8 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
On Saturday, December 13th, the race festivities begin with a series of engaging events, including a 10K starting at 7:00 AM, a 5K at 9:00 AM, and a Family-Friendly 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 10:30 AM, all set against the scenic backdrop of Downtown Huntsville. The highlight of the weekend, the Rocket City Marathon and Half Marathon, takes place on Sunday, December 14th, with the full marathon starting at 7:00 AM and the half marathon following at 9:00 AM. Runners will enjoy a spectacular course that showcases Huntsville's beauty, featuring landmarks such as the US Space & Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens.
All participants will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, a finisher medal, and
Organiser's Description
For over 48 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 12th, at 2:00 PM and running through Saturday, December 13th 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 Huntsvilles 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:
check mark button A long-sleeve race shirt
check mark button A finisher medal
check mark button Post-race food
check mark button 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!
Races
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Rocket City Marathon
Incl. $9.70 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (7:00AM CST)
$154.70
This event has a 6 hour time limit. Please see the early start marathon if you need 6 - 7 hours to complete the marathon. -
Early Start Marathon (ONLY for Those Needing 6-7 Hours to Complete the Marathon)
Incl. $9.70 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (6:00AM CST)
$154.70
If you need 6 to 7 hours to complete the marathon, YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE EARLY START. The Rocket City Marathon has a 6-hour time limit, but our early start marathon starts at 6:00 am and allows participants up to 7 hours to finish. -
Rocket City Half Marathon
Incl. $7.90 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$122.90
This event has a four-hour time limit. -
Rocket City 10K
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (7:00AM CST)
$64.60
Runner and Walker friendly event with a two-hour cutoff time. -
Rocket City 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$54.00
Runner and Walker-friendly event with a one-hour cutoff time. -
1 Mile Family Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (10:15AM CST)
$27.50
Runner and Walker friendly event with a 30 minute cut off time. -
Virtual Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
$69.90
CLOSEDWe will mail out your marathon finisher medal and marathon long sleeve shirt the first week of January. (You will not receive the marathon finisher gift.) There is no finishing time limit on this event. -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
$69.90
CLOSEDWe will mail out your half marathon finisher medal and half marathon long sleeve shirt the first week of January. (You will not receive the marathon finisher gift.) There is no finishing time limit on this event.
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