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Rocket2026

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 · Huntsville · 41 days

Distance
21.1 km
Race day
4°C (39°F)

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WELCOME TO THE ROCKET CITY MARATHON Come run the Rocket City Marathon. For years the Rocket City Marathon has been a premiere marathon event in the South. The Rocket City Marathon is conducted by the Huntsville Track Club and scores double points on the Running JournalGrand Prix XXIX Championship Circuit. If you have run the Rocket City Marathon in the past you know what a quality event this is. If you have never run this Huntsville tradition then this is the year to add our event to your schedule. The Rocket City Marathon is more than just a race. It is an “event” built around the race. We work just as hard creating exciting activities to make your trip to the Rocket City fun as we do conducting a flawless race on a fast course to produce an enjoyable race that should yield your maximum performance. The carbo supper is excellent and we feed about 500 each year so be sure to give it a try. These and the other Friday activities are provided to encourage you to run your best. New Race Course route will take you through Historic Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville Botanical Gardens and the Space and Rocket Center.

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  5. Race day13 Dec 2026

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Entry fee
$120
if you get a place
Distances, start times, entry fees and places remaining
DistanceFeeEnter
Marathon
42.195 km · 09:00
$140
Half Marathon
21.1 km · 09:00
$120

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Mon, Dec 14
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