BCS Marathon
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2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon
The 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon marks the 15th year of this event. Participants run through the cities of College Station and Bryan, including the Texas A&M campus. The courses are characterized as fairly flat and fast, featuring shady neighborhoods and several golf courses. While the marathon course includes some rolling hills between miles 7 and 13, it remains mostly flat overall. The marathon is USAT&F certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.
Available distances include:
- 26.2 miles (Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- Marathon Relay (4 or 8-person teams)
The event includes aid stations located every 1.5 miles providing water and Gatorade. A course time limit of six hours and 30 minutes is enforced for both the half and full marathons, following a rolling schedule based on a 15-minute per mile pace. For safety reasons, dogs, bicycles, and strollers are prohibited on the course.
Participants in the marathon and half marathon receive a short sleeve shirt, a finisher's jacket, and a custom medal. Relay participants receive a shirt and a finisher's medal. A post-race party featuring food and refreshments is held immediately after the event. A packet pick up and expo with local vendors take place the day before the race at 1015 Colgate Drive; there is no race day packet pick up.
Free beginner training plans are available for new runners who register by specific deadlines in August and September. These plans include weekly emails, instructional videos on gear and nutrition, and access to training support via email. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
