Racin' the Station Duathlon
When is Racin' the Station Duathlon?
Racin' the Station Duathlon takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Huntsville, AL.
What distances does Racin' the Station Duathlon offer?
Racin' the Station Duathlon offers 2 events: Racin' the Station, Racin' the Station - Relay Team.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racin' the Station | 30.0 km | $45.00 | Register |
| Racin' the Station - Relay Team 50 spots left | — | $80.00 | Register |
How much does Racin' the Station Duathlon cost?
Registration for Racin' the Station Duathlon starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Racin' the Station Duathlon held?
Racin' the Station Duathlon is held in Huntsville, AL at Bldg 4316 Digney Road.
About Racin' the Station Duathlon
“Racin’ the Station” Duathlon is a non-sanctioned USAT Run/Bike/Run event where the
participants will “race” the International Space Station (ISS) as it completes one Earth
orbit—91 minutes & 12 seconds. Marshall Space Flight Center will track the starting
location of the ISS at the race start time and see who “beats” the Space Station by
completing the event before the 91-minute & 12-second mark.
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Bike e^pi = 23 km = 14.3 miles
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Race starts at 8:15am on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Race is located on the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL where NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is also located. Only US citizens are allowed on the Arsenal (unless already badged for official business). Locals that do NOT have access are encouraged to get a recreation badge (rec badge) through the Army (weeks in advance). Those that don't have access to military bases will either have to be escorted by someone who does have access (ride with another racer or spectator) or the race director will work access for you through the security process described during registration.
Packet Pickup
- Friday, September 26: 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Jones Valley (Baily Cove Road).
- Race Morning (Saturday, September 27): 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. at Building 4316.
Red Stone Arsenal Access
REAL ID IS REQUIRED FOR REDSTONE ARSENAL ACCESS
All participants must have a Real ID to access the Redstone Arsenal. If participants do not already have Arsenal access it is encouraged to swing by the Visitor Control Center outside Gate 9 to request a Recreation Pass. If you are an out of town participant or can't reasonably receive a Recreation Pass please email the race director at issduathlon@gmail.com to receive alternate accommodations for Arsenal access no later than Wednesday, September 24th, Real ID will still be required.