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Rocket City Marathon

Huntsville, AL, USADecember 15, 2024
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The Rocket City Marathon has been a fixture in North Alabama for over 45 years. Enjoy a scenic, Boston qualifying course that runs through parts of historic Huntsville, through the Space & Rocket Center, through the Botanical Gardens, and finishes inside the Von Braun Center. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2024 Rocket City Marathon?

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

Is the Rocket City Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Rocket City Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

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Historical Weather

RunScore
Run Score: 7
Temp
52°F
Min/Max
41°/53°F
Dew
38°F
Days of Rain
10/30
Wind
9mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScore
2023
rain
44°/ 49°Light
Run Score: 6
2022
cloudy
55°/ 56°-
Run Score: 9
2021
rain
54°/ 70°Moderate
Run Score: 6
2019
rain
43°/ 52°Light
Run Score: 8
2018
rain
40°/ 42°Light
Run Score: 5
2017
clear-day
24°/ 45°-
Run Score: 6
2016
clear-day
23°/ 44°-
Run Score: 7
2015
cloudy
62°/ 71°-
Run Score: 9
2014
clear-day
30°/ 46°-
Run Score: 7
2013
rain
47°/ 53°Light
Run Score: 8
2012
cloudy
60°/ 67°-
Run Score: 9
2011
cloudy
34°/ 45°-
Run Score: 7
2010
cloudy
45°/ 51°-
Run Score: 8
2009
rain
47°/ 55°Light
Run Score: 8
2008
clear-day
29°/ 46°-
Run Score: 7
2007
cloudy
61°/ 69°Light
Run Score: 9
2006
clear-day
18°/ 47°-
Run Score: 7
2005
clear-day
21°/ 45°-
Run Score: 7
2004
partly-cloudy-day
49°/ 55°-
Run Score: 8
2003
cloudy
42°/ 47°-
Run Score: 7
2002
cloudy
37°/ 46°-
Run Score: 7
2001
cloudy
61°/ 63°Light
Run Score: 7
2001
clear-day
38°/ 68°-
Run Score: 8
2000
clear-day
29°/ 55°-
Run Score: 8
1999
clear-day
39°/ 56°-
Run Score: 8
1998
rain
45°/ 47°Light
Run Score: 5
1997
cloudy
33°/ 39°-
Run Score: 7
1996
clear-day
35°/ 63°-
Run Score: 8
1995
cloudy
32°/ 36°-
Run Score: 4
1994
rain
49°/ 63°Light
Run Score: 6