Rocket City Marathon

Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend – Huntsville, Alabama   For over 49 years, the Rocket City Marathon, organized by the Huntsville Track Club, has been one of the premier marathon events in the South. The weekend kicks off with the Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, opening Friday, December 11th, at 2:00 PM and running through Saturday, December 12th at 6:00 PM.   Saturday Races  10K – Starts at 7:00 AM in front of the Von Braun Center on Monroe Street. This flat, fast, and walker-friendly course takes runners through Old Town  5K – Begins at 9:00 AM, winding through Downtown Huntsville 1 Mile Family Friendly FUN RUN/WALK – Starts at 10:30 AM, offering everyone  a fun and rewarding experience.   Sunday – Marathon & Half Marathon Day  The Rocket City Marathon - Kicks off at 7:00 AM (with an early start at 6:00 AM for those requiring extra time). The course showcases Huntsville’s charm and the US Space & Rocket Center. The Rocket City Half Marathon - starts later at 9:0