BCS Marathon
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Event Overview
The Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon marks its 15th year in 2026. The event features a marathon, a half marathon, and a marathon relay. The course runs through College Station, Bryan, and the Texas A&M campus.
Distances
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- Full Marathon - 26.2 miles
- Marathon Relay - 4-person or 8-person team options
Course & Logistics
The courses are described as fairly flat and fast, with some rolling hills between miles 7-13 on the marathon route. The marathon course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. Aid stations with water and Gatorade are placed approximately every 1.5 miles.
The time limit for the full marathon is six and a half hours. The course closes on a rolling schedule based on a 15-minute-per-mile pace. Dogs, bicycles, and strollers are not permitted on the course.
Registration & Requirements
Registration includes a participant shirt. Marathon and half marathon finishers receive a finisher's jacket and a custom medal. Relay runners receive a shirt and a medal for those who run on race day.
Online registration is currently closed. Deferrals to the next year are permitted once until November 15th. Distance changes are allowed until November 15th, subject to availability. Registration fees are non-refundable. Age requirements are 14 for the marathon and 12 for the half marathon and relay.
Packet Pickup & Expo
Packet pickup and an expo with local vendors are scheduled for Saturday, December 12, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Packets will not be mailed, and there is no race-day packet pickup. Someone else may pick up a packet with a copy of the registrant's photo ID. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
