Racin' the Station Duathlon

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2026

Racin' the Station is a lively run bike run duathlon at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. Team up or race solo to see if you can finish before the International Space Station completes an orbit.

Sat 26 Sep 2026

Huntsville, Alabama

Registration

Run (final) Run (first) Bike

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Event overview

Racin' the Station is a non‑sanctioned USAT-style duathlon held on Redstone Arsenal at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The event includes an individual duathlon and a relay team category. Individual entry is listed at $45 (was $65). Relay team entry is listed at $80 (was $120). The event concept has participants racing the International Space Station as it completes one Earth orbit, a period of 91 minutes and 12 seconds; Marshall Space Flight Center will track the ISS starting location and compare who finishes before that mark.

Course and access

The course follows a run-bike-run format with these segment distances:

Run: 3.14 km (1.95 miles)
Bike: 23 km (14.3 miles)
Run: 3.14 km (1.95 miles)

Access to the Redstone Arsenal requires a Real ID. Only US citizens and personnel with official badges are allowed on the Arsenal. The organizer recommends obtaining a recreation pass in advance for non‑badged locals. Alternative access arrangements are available through the race director for participants who cannot obtain a rec pass.

Packet pickup and location

Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 12:00–6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Jones Valley (Baily Cove Road), and race‑morning pickup at Building 4316. The event location is listed as Building 4316, Digney Road, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Run (final)

Run (first)

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