Rocket City Marathon

DEC

12-13

2026

A multi-day race weekend in Huntsville with distances from a 1-mile family run to the full marathon. An expo opens the day before and courses pass local sights including the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

12-13 Dec 2026

Huntsville, Alabama

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26 miles 13 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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Rocket City Marathon - Huntsville, Alabama

The Rocket City Marathon takes place on Saturday December 12 and Sunday December 13, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama. The event is centered at 700 Monroe Street SW and is organized by the Huntsville Track Club. For over 49 years the weekend has included multiple race distances and an expo.

Packet pickup and the Health & Fitness Expo open Friday, December 11 and run through Saturday, December 12. Saturday features shorter races and family events while Sunday is reserved for the marathon and half marathon, with an early start option for marathoners who need six to seven hours to complete the distance.

Course notes and locations mentioned for the weekend include a 10K that begins in front of the Von Braun Center on Monroe Street and is described as flat and walker-friendly through Old Town, plus a 5K that winds through downtown Huntsville. The marathon course is noted to showcase Huntsville and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Distances included in the weekend program: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.