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. Welcome to the Huntsville Track Club&#39;s Rocket City Kids Marathon
Kids can be part of the Rocket City Marathon excitement by participating in the Rocket City Kids Marathon, a non-competitive event for children in grades K - 8! Students become marathon finishers on race day by completing the final mile of a cumulative marathon training program in the weeks leading up to the race. The Rocket City Kids Marathon is a 14-week running program that encourages kids to complete a full marathon (26.2 miles) by running approximately 1.75 miles per week. The final mile is completed in grand fashion as each child finishes their marathon distance in front of cheering fans, friends, and family at the Official Finish Line of the Rocket City Marathon inside the South Hall of the Von Braun Center! The goal of the Rocket City Kids Marathon, is to Inspire and Encourage children to be active on a regular basis through running and physical activity.   
Participants must train for the last mile by running a total of 25.2 miles in various increments. Miles are accumulated individually by each child either at home, at school, with parents, friends or siblings.  Coaches, PE teachers, and parents can help by encouraging the child to run and track their miles on the mileage log which can be found on the Kids Marathon RunSignUp main page. Mileage Boosters are held one Saturday a month in September, October and November to encourage the participants to increase their mileage. 
Donations are welcome using the &#34;DONATE&#34; button to support the Scholarship Program.
The Kids Marathon is for all students in grades kindergarten- 8th grade. Participants will receive a Race T-shirt.   Finishers will receive a medal. Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend – Huntsville, Alabama  
For over 48 years, the Rocket City Maratho*, organized by the Huntsville Track Club, has been one of the premier marathon events in the South.
The weekend kicks off with the Health &amp; Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, opening Friday, December 12th, at 2:00 PM and running through Saturday, December 13th 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 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, taking runners through Downtown, Old Town, the Medical District, Blossomwood, Maple Hill Cemetery, the historic Train Depot, the Veteran’s Memorial, and Campus 805. Marathoners will continue to make their way to the U.S. Space &amp; Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens before finishing back at the VBC, where they’ll enjoy a unique indoor finish, delicious post-race food, and complimentary post-race stretching.
    All registered runners will receive:   ✅ A long-sleeve race shirt   ✅ A finisher medal  ✅ Post-race food   ✅ Bragging rights for completing Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend!  
Marathoners and Half Marathoners will also receive a special finisher gift, and those who take on three events (&#34;The Hat Trick&#34;) will earn a RCM hat.  
Join us for an unforgettable race weekend in Huntsville!

Rocket City Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Andrew Taylor won the 2024 Rocket City Marathon in 2:28.

Rocket City Marathon weekend crosses the finish

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Rocket City Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 12, with more than 4,000 participants in all distances.

Rocket City Marathon gets set for 47th edition

The 2024 Rocket City Marathon will be held this Sunday, December 15.

Rocket City Marathon returns to Huntsville

The 2024 Rocket City Marathon will be held on December 15.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results