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6:00:00 total cut-off
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Rocket City Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Rocket City Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 213 m.
The Rocket City Marathon route starts at Downtown Huntsville at the Von Braun Center / Big Spring Park area (Church Street start), Huntsville, AL 35801 and finishes at Indoor finish inside the Von Braun Center South Hall (700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801), with a celebration featuring music, food and fun. Underfoot, expect paved roads. It passes Von Braun Center, Big Spring Park, historic courthouse square, antebellum homes and medical district. The 1 Mile Family Friendly Run/Walk finishes inside the Von Braun Center South Hall at the official finish line.
13. Pacers are available for the Marathon distance only. Two-day festival: the 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Family Run/Walk are held Saturday morning.