2021 BCS Marathon + Half Marathon

Marathon + Half Marathon

Join us at 7:00am on December 12, 2021 for the 10th year of the highest rated marathon in the state of Texas (marathonguide.com). How satisifed are our runners? 99% of the runners who filled out our post race survey told us they found the organization of our race to be excellent or good. More than 96% said they found the value of our race to be excellent or good. Those numbers don't lie.

You'll have the opportunity to explore the Bryan/College Station community as well as experience the spirit of Aggieland while you run through the Texas A&M campus.

VIP Runner Package

As a VIP you will receive the following perks:

• Separate VIP line at packet pick up
• Custom 2021 VIP swag
• Valet parking on race morning
• Custom VIP race bib
• VIP bag drop/pickup

Look for the VIP Package in the swag section of registration. It is current registration cost + $100. Every cent of the extra $100 goes directly to our charities!

Beginner Training Plan

If you are new to the half marathon or full marathon distance, have we got a treat for you! We have put together a free beginner training plan to help you get across the finish line, and hopefully enjoy the distance running experience! When you make that step up to a half, or full marathon, it is VERY important to have some type of training plan. The last thing you want is to injure yourself by training too much, or to have a miserable race day because you trained too little.

This plan will give you daily activities and proper distances to keep you progressing until race day, so you can achieve a goal that only 1% of the world’s population has achieved! Plus, we will be right there with you when you have questions or need help!

All you have to do is check the appropriate box in the “swag” section of registration, and we will do the rest! You must register by 8/4 to be eligible for the Marathon training plan and 9/15 for the Half Marathon training plan.

Here is a brief overview of what to expect:

• Half Marathon – 12 week plan beginning 9/20
• Full Marathon – 18 week plan beginning 8/9
• An introductory email detailing the training plan (what to expect and why)
• Weekly email (Fridays) with tips for the following week's schedule
• Four videos, spread throughout the plan, with important info about:
  • Running shoes (why you need them, how to make sure you have the right ones)
  • Clothing/Gear necessities (technical fabrics, hydration bottles, anti-chafe, etc.)
  • Nutrition (why it is important, and what to use)
  • Hydration (dehydration is the enemy)
• Someone to answer your training questions via a dedicated email address

Marathon Relay

We will not be offering our relay this year. We hope to be back to 100% normal and be able to offer the relay and the Kid's Race in 2022.

In addition to the half and full marathon, we are offering a marathon relay for 4 or 8-person teams. Gather some of your closest friends and/or family and get a taste of the marathon experience. Each member of a 4-person teams runs approximately 6.5 miles of the marathon course, while 8-person team members run about 3.2 miles. Please note each leg will vary slightly.