Rocket City Marathon
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Rocket City Marathon weekend, December 2026
The Rocket City Marathon takes place in Huntsville, Alabama, centered at 700 Monroe Street SW. The event weekend includes an on-site Health and Fitness Expo and packet pickup that opens Friday, December 11 and runs through Saturday, December 12. The weekend features multiple race distances to accommodate a range of participants and formats.
The marathon weekend is organized by the Huntsville Track Club and notes a long history of the event. Course information describes a mostly flat and walker-friendly route that passes through Old Town and Downtown Huntsville and highlights views near the US Space and Rocket Center. The 10K is staged in front of the Von Braun Center on Monroe Street. The marathon offers an early start option for participants who require additional time to complete the course.
Other published event elements include race support resources such as course maps, pacers, parking and hotel information, volunteer opportunities, a Kids Marathon, and the Hat Trick Challenge. Sponsor partners and event photos are listed as part of the race materials.
Race distances include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Marathon
- Early Start Marathon only for those needing 6 to 7 hours to finish
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile Family Run/Walk
