Rocket City Marathon

2026 Marathon

42.2 km Road 🇺🇸 Huntsville, Alabama, United States
When
Dec 13, 2026
Starts at 7:00am CST
Weather
Last Year's Race Weather
🌦️ Drizzle · 0°C–17°C · Wind 19 km/h
Registration
Open Now
Closes December 11, 2026
Event Details

Pre-race excitement begins well before the marathon at the South Hall of Von Braun Center on Friday and Saturday where runners can pick up their race packets, visit the expo, and see the actual finish line. The expo will start on Friday, and continue on Saturday where there will also be an inside finish for the 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. This is a full weekend of fun for the whole family.

On race day, SUNDAY, December 13th at 7:00 am, spectators can easily view the start of the race on Monroe Street; just a short walk from the South Hall where the runners will finish. Spectators can also watch the final 3/4 of a mile wind through Big Spring Park or come into the Von Braun Center for the finish line.

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, a link to our live participant tracking will be available for free.

Event type
Full-Marathon
Distance
42.2 km
Surface
Road
Registration opens
March 11, 2026
Registration closes
December 11, 2026
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