Rocket City Marathon
- Date Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $27.50 - $91.10
- Races 8 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of running at the Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend, taking place from December 13th to 14th, 2025 in the vibrant city of Huntsville, Alabama! Celebrating over 48 years of athletic excellence, this premier marathon event in the South promises an action-packed schedule that caters to runners of all levels.
The festivities kick off on Friday, December 12th, with a Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, setting the stage for an unforgettable race experience. On Saturday, participants can choose from a variety of distances, including a fast and flat 10K starting at 7:00 AM, a scenic 5K at 9:00 AM, and a fun 1 Mile Family Friendly FUN RUN/WALK at 10:30 AM. The excitement continues on Sunday with the main event—the Rocket City Marathon—starting at 7:00 AM, with an early option at 6:00 AM for those needing extra time. Runners will traverse the charming streets of Huntsville, passing iconic landmarks and enjoying a unique indoor finish at the Von Braun Center.
All registered participants will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, finisher medal, and delicious post-race food
The festivities kick off on Friday, December 12th, with a Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, setting the stage for an unforgettable race experience. On Saturday, participants can choose from a variety of distances, including a fast and flat 10K starting at 7:00 AM, a scenic 5K at 9:00 AM, and a fun 1 Mile Family Friendly FUN RUN/WALK at 10:30 AM. The excitement continues on Sunday with the main event—the Rocket City Marathon—starting at 7:00 AM, with an early option at 6:00 AM for those needing extra time. Runners will traverse the charming streets of Huntsville, passing iconic landmarks and enjoying a unique indoor finish at the Von Braun Center.
All registered participants will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, finisher medal, and delicious post-race food
Organiser's Description
Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend Huntsville, Alabama
For over 48 years, the Rocket City Maratho*, 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 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, taking runners through Downtown, Old Town, the Medical District, Blossomwood, Maple Hill Cemetery, the historic Train Depot, the Veterans Memorial, and Campus 805. Marathoners will continue to make their way to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens before finishing back at the VBC, where theyll enjoy a unique indoor finish, delicious post-race food, and complimentary post-race stretching.
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!
For over 48 years, the Rocket City Maratho*, 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 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, taking runners through Downtown, Old Town, the Medical District, Blossomwood, Maple Hill Cemetery, the historic Train Depot, the Veterans Memorial, and Campus 805. Marathoners will continue to make their way to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens before finishing back at the VBC, where theyll enjoy a unique indoor finish, delicious post-race food, and complimentary post-race stretching.
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. $6.10 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (7:00AM CST)
$91.10
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 (Those Needing 6-7 Hours to Complete the Marathon)
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (6:00AM CST)
$91.10
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. $5.50 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$80.50
This event has a four-hour time limit. -
Rocket City 10K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (7:00AM CST)
$43.40
Runner and Walker friendly event with a two-hour cutoff time. -
Rocket City 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
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
We 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
We 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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