Rocket City Half Marathon
Rocket City Half Marathon race day weather
Cool start — fast day potential
A cool 46°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 55°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 67% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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About the Rocket City Half Marathon
The Rocket City Half Marathon starts in front of the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville on the Sunday of race weekend. After a short tour of the historic downtown square, the route turns west on Holmes Avenue and joins the marathon course, then follows it up Clinton Avenue past Campus 805 and Stovehouse, by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and through the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. It finishes inside the Von Braun Center South Hall with the marathoners.
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