Rocket City Marathon
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Event overview
The Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend takes place in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. The event is organized by the Huntsville Track Club. Packet pickup and a Health & Fitness Expo run from Friday, December 12 through Saturday, December 13. The main venue is the Von Braun Center area at 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. The marathon course passes through Downtown, Old Town, the Medical District, Blossomwood, Maple Hill Cemetery, the historic Train Depot, the Veteran’s Memorial, Campus 805, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and the Botanical Gardens, with an indoor finish back at the Von Braun Center. Post-race food and complimentary post-race stretching are provided at the finish.
Races, entries and awards
Events offered include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- 1 Mile Family Run/Walk
- Early Start Marathon (only for runners needing 6-7 hours to complete the marathon)
All registered runners receive a long-sleeve race shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race food. Marathoners and half marathoners receive a special finisher gift. The Hat Trick Challenge requires completing the 5K, 10K, and either the half or full marathon; it awards three event T-shirts, three medals, and a custom Rocket City Marathon hat. Event entry fees and registration deadlines are listed on the event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.