PNC Bank New Sponsor of 50th Rocket City Marathon
PNC Bank is the new title sponsor of the 50th Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend, which will help fund a new Kids Care Ambulance for specialized pediatric emergency transport in North Alabama.
TVO Notebook: 50th Rocket City Marathon is State Championship, New Underground 5K, UCI Needs Volunteers
The 50th Rocket City Marathon is this year’s RRCA Alabama Marathon Championship, which includes bonus opportunities for Alabama residents in the field.
On Unveils New Generation of Cloudboom Marathon Racing Shoes
On returns to the forefront of long distance racing with the second generation Cloudboom Strike 2 and the LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2.
TVO Notebook: Popular Freedom 5K Shifts to UAH This Year
If you’re still looking for a fun July 4 run, the popular Freedom 5K and Independence Mile will be in a new location this year.
WKND Wrap: Huge Road and Trail Results, and New Notes
Area athletes have had outstanding road and trail performances over the last month that make their way into this week’s big wrapup.
WKND Wrap: Black Canyon Ultra, Carnival Frolic Half and More
A crew of area trail runners knocked off the Black Canyon 100K ultra last weekend in Mayer, Arizona, with one qualifying for the Western States Endurance Run lottery.
WKND Wrap: Micro Marathon, a Mobile Proposal and More
The new year has kicked off with a bang, thanks to some cool events and other fun that highlights the new WKND Wrap.
RCM Wrapup: Hospital Donation, Big Numbers, Hsv Slam and More
Wrapping up the 49th Rocket City Marathon, with some final totals on registration and runners, musings and more.
River City Runners Lock In New 2026 Races
Fifteen races including a new marathon and some traditional favorites, such as the Spirit of America 5-Miler, highlight the River City Runners’ 2026 lineup.
Zander-Velloso Enjoys Winning Debut at 49th Rocket City Marathon
After doing four or five half-marathons, Vladi Zander-Velloso figured the 49th Rocket City Marathon would be a good one for his first full experience.
First Rocket City Marathon Was, in Hindsight, a Doozy
The 49th Rocket City Marathon will be remembered for nippy temperatures, adding another chapter to the event’s storied history in the Southeast.
Alabama Runners in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
Frank Matte of Birmingham led Alabama runners to the finish Sunday at the TCS New York City Marathon, with Megan Lehr of Huntsville pacing area finishers.
