BCS Marathon

Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon, College Station TX : December 13, 2026

The event on December 13, 2026, takes place at 1015 Colgate Drive in College Station and includes a full marathon, half marathon and marathon relay options. The race routes travel through College Station, Bryan, and the Texas A&M campus.

Distances

• 26.2 miles Marathon
• 13.1 miles Half Marathon
• Marathon relay for 4-person teams (each ~6.5 miles)
• Marathon relay for 8-person teams (each ~3.2 miles)

The courses are described as fairly flat and fast with stretches through shady neighborhoods and several golf courses. The marathon course has rolling hills between miles 7 and 13. The marathon course is USATF certified and designated as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

Aid stations are provided every 1.5 miles with water and Gatorade. The marathon has a 6 hour 30 minute course time limit and the course closes on a rolling schedule based on a 15:00 per mile pace; the half and full courses converge around mile 8. Dogs, bicycles, and strollers are not allowed on the course.

Packet pick up and an Expo are scheduled for Saturday, December 12, with packet pick up hours 9:00 to 17:00. Packets will not be mailed and there is no race day packet pick up; someone may collect a packet with a screenshot of the runner’s picture ID.

Additional notes: VIP package includes separate packet pick up line, custom VIP swag, and valet parking with the extra fee directed to charities. Training plans are available for the half (12 weeks) and full (18 weeks) with weekly emails, videos, and dedicated support; eligibility requires registration by specified cutoff dates. Age minimums apply: 14 years for the marathon and 12 years for the half marathon and relay. Registration fees are nonrefundable, bib transfers are prohibited, and one-time deferral and distance transfer options are available under stated deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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