DESTINATION RACE 2024

Join us for an Out of This World Race Weekend!
December 14-15, 2024
Huntsville, Alabama

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, AL through the Space & Rocket Center, through the Botanical Gardens, and finishes inside the Von Braun Center.

Multiple Distances to Choose From!
Saturday: 5K / 10K
Sunday: 13.1* / 26.2 / 26.2 Relay Option

*For Half Marathon, choose front or back half of marathon course!
Choose multiple distances for special race weekend gifts.
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REGISTER AT
https://www.rocketcitymarathon.run/register

**Price Increases on Sept. 15**

$10 Discount Code
Enter Code: wgt at checkout

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LODGING OPTIONS

There are numerous hotels in the area and WGTC encourages you to book where you will feel most comfortable. However, if you want to stay with the group, we have chosen Curio Collection By Hilton as our preferred hotel.

Rocket City Marathon has secured three hotels with booking links and discounted prices for race weekend, all within walking distance from the race expo (Von Braun Center), start line (marathon and front half) and finish line (marathon and back half).

*Please note that the 5K and 10K will be on Saturday and the Half and Full Marathons will be on Sunday. Be sure to book accordingly.*
 

Curio Collection - $189/night

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hsvhuqq-91u-47caedc0-e898-474f-b172-748c47102942/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2GeR-AWXhpHIaLmWemn-mi4BcMDxa9YOw6_9aGWz-5Dhi4a3CjCxFDX1I_aem_maz3f9IezvPplTMZtZnx2w

 

Springhill Suites - $189 - $199/night
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1721309264155&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Embassy Suites - $179/night
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hsveses-924-b9af51e7-10d2-4c4d-b399-54911f21d29c/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1Ux7s-uEjpgfLXydNL9GSidOK-fEYGskIzwgLXpTJc_L4RCWjP8_MS5yA_aem_wTw1dHY52ORHgNFttRUSUA

 
 

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JOIN US FOR DINNER!

We are going to plan a meal together early Saturday evening for anyone who wants to join us. We will send more details about that closer to time. 

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Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the destination race at westgeorgiatrackclub@gmail.com.

Hope to see you in Rocket City!