Event Details

The Huntsville Track Club and the Huntsville Sports Commission proudly presents the Rocket City Marathon, one of the premiere races in the south for over 40 years. Our course winds through downtown Huntsville, past historic homes and sites, out to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and back to an exciting finish inside the Von Braun Center South Hall.

RCM serves as a Boston qualifying race, and in the past has served as a host marathon for the RRCA State Marathon Championship.

Pre-race excitement begins the day before the marathon at the South Hall of Von Braun Center where runners can pick up their race packets, visit the expo, and see the actual finish line. In addition, there will be a guided, easy run through Historic Downtown Huntsville. The fun continues as the kids registered for the Kids Marathon run their final mile at 5;00pm. For many, the day will be capped by attending the Pre-Race Dinner (tickets required).

On race day, spectators can easily view the start of the race on Church Street which is just a short walk from the South Hall where the runners will finish. Several large screens will be available inside to monitor progress; however, with the new finish route, some may want to watch the final 3/4 of a mile wind through Big Spring Park.

For those watching or running, having the finish line inside an enormous hall full of cheerleaders where everyone has a good view makes for one of the most exciting finishes around. For the more adventurous who wish to drive around, an interactive map, as well as a detailed printed map, highlighting the course and optimal viewing sites will be provided.

Whether the goal is a PR, qualifying for Boston, completing that first marathon (or half marathon), or striving to meet another personal goal, RCM is the way to achieve it.

Lodging

Hilton Garden Inn Space & Rocket Center

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Hampton Inn Huntsville

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