Marathon

Race to Space Marathon

Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon is a Huntsville road race with flat, fast Cummings Research Park miles and a strong local event feel.

Next raceSunday, March 21, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationHuntsville, Alabama
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsLast checked August 14, 2026BQ times

Quick facts

  • Starts and finishes at Bridge Street Town Centre.
  • Flat, fast road course through Cummings Research Park.
  • Marathon and half are on Sunday, with the Saturn V 5K on Saturday.
  • Local event feel with a lively post-race setup.
  • Official current-year participant tracking is on RunSignup.

About the Race to Space Marathon

Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon is a Huntsville road event that leans into the city's aerospace identity without overplaying it. The marathon and half share a fast local setup, and the weekend feels more community-driven than oversized.

Course

The race starts and finishes at Bridge Street Town Centre and runs through Cummings Research Park. Official copy describes it as flat and fast, and the layout looks built for rhythm rather than constant terrain changes.

Race-day weather

Late March in Huntsville usually means a cool start and a manageable warm-up once the sun is up. It is a friendlier weather window than Alabama later in the spring, but a fast course still rewards patience in the first half.

Past Race to Space Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Sunday, March 21, 2027Upcoming
2026Sunday, March 22, 2026CompletedOpen results

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Race to Space Marathon FAQ

When is the Race to Space Marathon?

The 2027 Race to Space Marathon is on Sunday, March 21, 2027.

Is Race to Space Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. Race to Space Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.

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