Starts and finishes at the Von Braun Complex. Runs through downtown, historic neighborhoods, through the US Space and Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens. Mostly flat and fast. Boston Qualifier.

Rocket City Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Utah's Simonaitis puts headband in hand after late push wins Rocket City Marathon

Dennis Simonaitis of Draper, UT, ended a two-man duel to win Saturday's Huntsville Times Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, AL, in 2:22:02. He pulled away from Byrne Decker in the final two miles for the victory. While a personal best, it did not meet his goal of qualifying for the U.S. Olympic trials.

A headstrong performance in Huntsville

Ramilia Burangulova, 41, earns women's and masters titles

Ramilia Burangulova of Russia was never threatened as she won the women's field of the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, AL, on Saturday in 2:41:44. Burangulova trains in Florida.
Wendy Hall, 33, of Avondale Estates, GA, was second by nine minutes.

Russian double-dips as Rocket City Marathon winner

71-year old Norm Frank finished Hunstville, Alabama's Rocket City Marathon in 5:39 this weekend, adding the 800th race to the list completed in his lifetime. Frank has been running marathons since 1967, and is now number three in the world for his age group.

Marathon No. 800 rolls by for Frank in the Rocket City Race.

Utah's Dennis Simonaitis took victory in this weekend's White Rock City Marathon in 2:22:2. The finish in Alabama's race was tight, with Simonaitis gaining a quick, 46 second lead over among others, the second place Byrne Decker.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results