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Rocket City Marathon

Huntsville, AL, USA • December 14, 2025
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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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When is the 2025 Rocket City Marathon?

The 2025 Rocket City Marathon will be held on Sunday December 14, 2025.

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 & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 7
Temp
52°F
Min/Max
41°/53°F
Dew
38°F
Days of Rain
11/31
Wind
9mph
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YearLow / HighRainResults

Rocket City Marathon 2024 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2024
rain
49°/ 52°Light
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2023 Weather History

Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later.

2023
rain
44°/ 49°Light
Run Score: 6

Rocket City Marathon 2022 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain.

2022
cloudy
55°/ 56°-
Run Score: 9

Rocket City Marathon 2021 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.

2021
rain
54°/ 70°Moderate
Run Score: 6

Rocket City Marathon 2019 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2019
rain
43°/ 52°Light
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 2018 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2018
rain
40°/ 42°Light
Run Score: 5

Rocket City Marathon 2017 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2017
clear-day
24°/ 45°-
Run Score: 6

Rocket City Marathon 2016 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2016
clear-day
23°/ 44°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2015 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2015
cloudy
62°/ 71°-
Run Score: 9

Rocket City Marathon 2014 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2014
clear-day
30°/ 46°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2013 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2013
rain
47°/ 53°Light
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 2012 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2012
cloudy
60°/ 67°-
Run Score: 9

Rocket City Marathon 2011 Weather History

Clearing in the afternoon.

2011
cloudy
34°/ 45°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2010 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2010
cloudy
45°/ 51°-
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 2009 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2009
rain
47°/ 55°Light
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 2008 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2008
clear-day
29°/ 46°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2007 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2007
cloudy
61°/ 69°Light
Run Score: 9

Rocket City Marathon 2006 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2006
clear-day
18°/ 47°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2005 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2005
clear-day
21°/ 45°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2004 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2004
partly-cloudy-day
49°/ 55°-
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 2003 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2003
cloudy
42°/ 47°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2002 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2002
cloudy
37°/ 46°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2001 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.

2001
cloudy
61°/ 63°Light
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 2001 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2001
clear-day
38°/ 68°-
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 2000 Weather History

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2000
clear-day
29°/ 55°-
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 1999 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

1999
clear-day
39°/ 56°-
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 1998 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

1998
rain
45°/ 47°Light
Run Score: 5

Rocket City Marathon 1997 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

1997
cloudy
33°/ 39°-
Run Score: 7

Rocket City Marathon 1996 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

1996
clear-day
35°/ 63°-
Run Score: 8

Rocket City Marathon 1995 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

1995
cloudy
32°/ 36°-
Run Score: 4

Rocket City Marathon 1994 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

1994
rain
49°/ 63°Light
Run Score: 6
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