I stopped in to visit with the wonderful folks at Fleet Feet Huntsville recently. Before buying the brightest, happiest pair of shoes I’ve ever owned, we talked all things Rocket City Marathon, which is coming up December 13, 2014 in Downtown Huntsville.
Whether you are running in the marathon or not, this year there really is something for everyone.
#1 – New Course
There is a brand new course for this year’s marathon.
It’s recently been marked, and since it runs through my neighborhood for the first time, I can vouch for the fact that Huntsville area runners are already giving the new course a try. PLUS, with it passing so close to my house, my family is already making plans to be awesome spectators!
Check out the new course. If you aren’t running, consider being a spectator or getting together a spirit team!
BONUS – Runners get to run under the rockets at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
#2 Health & Fitness Expo
Seminars, education, fitness demonstrations and more await during the two-day Rocket City Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, December 11 – 12 at the Von Braun Center South Hall.
The expo is free to attend and you can learn more about yoga, martial arts, running and walking programs, triathlons, cycling and more.
BONUS – It’s completely free to attend and open to the community.
#3 Post Race Party
Completing a marathon is a time to celebrate, and Rocket City Marathon does just that with a post race party in the VBC Propst Arena.
Join the fun with music by Winslow Davis from 9 am – 10 am and then Juice from 10 am – 2 pm. Turn those running shoes into dancing shoes and have fun.
After 26.2 miles, you deserve it!
More Information: Rocket City Marathon 2014
Health & Fitness Expo: December 11 , 10 am – 6 pm and December 12, 10 am – 9 pm in the VBC South Hall
Race: December 13, 7 am
Race Registration: Register online here.
Amy Jones has been a marketing professional in Huntsville for 20 years, with experience in all aspects of marketing, pr, media relations, event management, digital content, and design. Amy is the proud and busy momma of two boys, who keep things loud and fun. For fun she skateboards, rides her scooter, and kayaks (though sadly not at the same time!).
