Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Marathon Rocket City

Road Running covering 1.6 km to 42.2 km with up to 213 m D+ in Huntsville (Alabama, United States)

LocationHuntsville, Alabama, United StatesShow on map(34.7264° N, 86.5902° W)
Date & StatusDecember 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +213 m

Marathon Rocket City is an endurance sporting event in Huntsville, Alabama, US focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Multi-Day, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +213 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +105 m D+), 10K (10 km, +45 m D+), 5K (5 km, +22 m D+), and 1 mile Family (1.61 km, +10 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rocketcitymarathon.run).

Official website
Marathon Rocket City in Huntsville (Work: "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryMulti-DayKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+213 m186 m - 275 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+105 m189 m - 233 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10KRoad Running10 km+45 m192 m - 211 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5KRoad Running5 km+22 m195 m - 204 mLoop courseRoute & profile
1 mile FamilyRoad Running1.61 km+10 m198 m - 202 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+213 m D+
Elevation loss
-213 m D-
Altitude range
186 m - 275 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1 % / 1.8 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+213 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS34.7264° N, 86.5902° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 186 m to 275 m above sea level (+213 m D+, -213 m D-)

Peak: 275 m·at 18.3 km·Ø 1 %
186 m216 m245 m275 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km275 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marathon Rocket City take place?

Marathon Rocket City takes place in Huntsville, Alabama, US (start area at coordinates 34.7264° N, 86.5902° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Marathon Rocket City?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +213 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +105 m D+), 10K (10 km, +45 m D+), 5K (5 km, +22 m D+), and 1 mile Family (1.61 km, +10 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marathon Rocket City?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +213 m of elevation gain and -213 m of elevation loss, ranging between 186 m and 275 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Marathon Rocket City?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rocketcitymarathon.run).