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Rocket City Marathon & Half
Rocket City Marathon & Half is a marathon, half marathon and Relay event held in Huntsville, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- Flat to rolling (~300 ft gain)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- rocketcitymarathon.run
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 700 ft gain, 700 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 667 ft gain, 671 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 26°F at the start, 74% humidity, 15 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 24, 2026)
About the Rocket City Marathon & Half
A December marathon, half marathon and relay through Huntsville showcasing the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. It is one of Alabama's oldest and best-known marathons.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Alabama's longest-running marathon (45+ years), hosted by the Huntsville Track Club; USATF-certified; Boston qualifier
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Rocket City Marathon & Half: common questions
- When is the Rocket City Marathon & Half?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Rocket City Marathon & Half held?
- In Huntsville, Alabama.
- What distances does the Rocket City Marathon & Half offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay.
- How many people run the Rocket City Marathon & Half?
- About 1,200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Rocket City Marathon & Half?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Rocket City Marathon & Half start?
- 7:00 AM CST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Rocket City Marathon & Half?
- about 26°F at the start, 74% humidity, 15 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 24, 2026).
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