‘Twas the Night Before a New Mountain Mist …
‘Twas the night before Mountain Mist, my “jacket year.” As usual, I’ve run the course in my mind repeatedly all week. I think about the finish line hugs to come […]
Mountain Mist 50K Notebook: Great Weather, Newbies and More
The 31st Mountain Mist 50K will see a bevy of veterans and newcomers, including an Olympic Games medalist, when it begins Saturday morning at Monte Sano State Park. The on-its-toes […]
Run Into 2025 5K: Bokata, DuBose Win Inaugural New Year Classic
Amid fireworks echoing through Jones Valley and nippy temperatures, 150 runners completed the inaugural Run Into 2025 5K to ring in the new year Tuesday night. Tuesday night? Wednesday morning? […]
Recover From the Holidays Results: Whitehead Wins in Record Time
Josh Whitehead won the 26th annual Recover From the Holidays 50K in record time Tuesday morning at the John Hunt Park cross country course. Whitehead, 46, of Madison, finished in […]
Second Time a Charm as Hardman Wins 48th Rocket City Marathon
Experience and patience paid off for area favorite Emma Hardman, who won the women’s division title Sunday morning in the 48th Rocket City Marathon. Hardman, 28, of Huntsville, gained confidence […]
Rocket City Marathon Back Half: Arop, Kastner Nab Top Spots
Marco Arop and Kelley Kastner took top honors Sunday morning in the Back Half-Marathon during the 48th Rocket City Marathon race weekend. Arop, 26, of Starkville, Miss., won the race […]
Rocket City Marathon Front Half: Toland, Crouch Top the Field
Peter Toland and Sarah Crouch won the Front Half-Marathon titles Sunday morning on a rainy final day of Rocket City Marathon race weekend. Toland, 26, of Huntsville, finished in 1:18:32, […]
Whitehead Sees Rocket City Marathon Chances as ‘a Blessing’
Josh Whitehead won the Rocket City Marathon two years ago. He finished second last year. As one of the local favorites to keep an eye on Sunday, he’s merely thankful […]
Rocket City Marathon 10K Results: Kigen, Cheney Smoke the Course
Erick Kigen won going away and Hawley Cheney edged her closest competitor Saturday morning in the Rocket City Marathon 10K. Runners were greeted in front of the Von Braun Center […]
Rocket City Marathon Closing in on Full Field
With less than two weeks until the 48th Rocket City Marathon, organizers are close to having full fields for all five events in the weekend lineup. RCM Weekend is Dec. […]
