Starts and finishes at the Von Braun Complex. Runs through downtown, historic neighborhoods, through the US Space and Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens. Mostly flat and fast. Boston Qualifier.

Rocket City Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Bliss earned $1,000 for the victory and finished well ahead of second-place finisher Barbara McManus, in 2 hours, 51 minutes and nine seconds.

Fifth-grade Teacher Blisters Competition and Wins Rocket City Marathon

Just a week after finishing second in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, the 30-year-old Nyamongo won the Rocket City Marathon on a cold Saturday in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 54 seconds.

Nyamongo Goes the Extra Mile And More: Wins Rocket City Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Candace Jacobs of Huntsville feels confident she can improve on her 2004 time in the Rocket City Marathon, and that could be enough for her to become the top local woman in the race. Jacobs finished 2nd in 2004; in 3 hours, 11 minutes and 30 seconds.

Jacobs In Shape to Set Faster Pace at Rocket City Marathon

Human Interest Story

With marathon, parades, home tours area will be hopping

Information on the marathon is given and also on events taking place in the city. Almost 1,000 runners are expected.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results