Rocket City Marathon

The Rocket City Marathon, a staple in North Alabama for over 45 years, features a scenic, Boston qualifying course that showcases historic Huntsville, including the Space & Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens. The event offers multiple race options: a full marathon, two half-marathons, a 10k, and a 5k, catering to runners of all levels. The Kid’s Marathon allows K-8th graders to log miles leading up to a final race day mile.

The marathon culminates at the Von Braun Center, making it a festive and community-oriented event. For more details, visit their official website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.