Sat, Mar 20, 2027

Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon

Huntsville, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

MarathonHalf Marathon5K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon

The course runs through Cummings Research Park, passing the campuses of major aerospace companies before looping back to Bridge Street Town Center. It is flat throughout, designed to keep energy high, and the finish area has live music and food waiting.

Packet pickup runs across several days before race morning at a local running store. Race-morning pickup is available as a backup, though lines can get long if everyone waits, so earlier in the week is the easier choice.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

831finishers

1:14:37winner

2:18:18median

4:05:53cutoff

Top 3: Michael Smith (1:14:37) · Michael Volz (1:16:23) · Megan Allan (1:19:31)

5K · 2026 results

611finishers

17:47winner

35:32median

1:03:56cutoff

Top 3: Daniel Sillivant (17:47) · Kelsey Hodges (17:49) · Caleb Mullins (18:15)

26.2 Miles · 2026 results

129finishers

2:39:08winner

4:40:05median

6:19:38cutoff

Top 3: Erick Kigen (2:39:08) · Jason Fresh (2:46:44) · Layton Bradford (2:50:42)

The Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 13.1 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles3/21/2027 07:00$70

13.1 Miles3/21/2027 07:00$60

5K3/20/2027 07:00$40

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Common Questions About the Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:18:18, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:05:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 831 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:14:37 while the median finisher took 2:18:18. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.