Marathon + Half Marathon
Join us at 7:00am on December 8, 2024 for the 13th year of the Baylor Scott & White BCS Marathon + Half Marathon presented by Visit College Station! Run through the BCS area and 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 2024 VIP swag
• Valet parking on race morning
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 8/2 to be eligible for the Marathon training plan and 9/13 for the Half Marathon training plan.
Here is a brief overview of what to expect:
- Half Marathon – 12 week plan beginning 9/19
- Full Marathon – 18 week plan beginning 8/8
- 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
Relay registration will open in May.
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.
Registration fees
Half Marathon Opening soon
Registration opens in 10 days 7 hours-
13.1 miles
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$95.00
Earlybird pricing
Dec 13 – Dec 17 -
ClosedDec 17 – May 8
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$105.00May 8 – Jul 28
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$120.00Jul 29 – Oct 11
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$130.00Oct 12 – Dec 1
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Marathon Opening soon
Registration opens in 10 days 7 hours-
26.2 miles
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$100.00
Earlybird pricing
Dec 13 – Dec 17 -
ClosedDec 17 – May 8
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$115.00May 8 – Jul 28
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$130.00Jul 29 – Oct 11
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$140.00Oct 12 – Dec 1
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Course Info
The race courses are fairly flat and fast, and the route includes plenty of shady neighborhoods, several golf courses, and enough crowd support to help you get to the finish for your first time or your fastest time. The marathon course has some rolling hills miles 7–13, but is otherwise mostly flat. The marathon course will also be USAT&F certified and a Boston Marathon qualifying race.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be every 1.5 miles and include both water and Gatorade.
Course Time Limit
The time limit for completing the marathon is six and a half hours. The course closes on a rolling schedule based on a 15:00 per mile pace (6 hours and 30 minutes total) for both the half and full marathons. The half marathon converges with the full marathon around mile 8, which allows half marathoners extra time to complete the race after that point.
Dogs, bicycles, and strollers are NOT allowed anywhere on the course!!!
Race Swag
Our runners consistently tell us that our swag is the best around. All runners receive a short sleeve softstyle participant shirt and all Marathon and Half Marathon finishers also received a very sweet finisher's jacket, as well as a gorgeous custom finisher’s medal! Yes, we're serious.
Registered relay runners receive a softstyle shirt and those who run on race day will receive a custom finisher's medal.
All runners have the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishment at the post-race party immediately after crossing the finish line! You can expect a food and beer spread that beats any large marathon in Texas! All relay participants are eligible to participate in the post race party.
Deferral, Distance Transfer, Refunds
- If you deferred your 2023 registration entry, you are still required to register for the 2024 race. We will send you a deferral code to use when registering just before we open regular registration in May. Please contact info@bcsmarathon.com if you need assistance with this.
- Age Requirements: 14 years on race day for marathon and 12 years on race day for the half marathon. You must be 12 years on race day to compete in the team relay as well.
- Selling or transferring race bibs is not permitted under any circumstance. Anyone found selling or transferring, as well as those in possession of a transferred bib, will be disqualified from participation in the race.
- If you registered for this year’s race and wish to defer your entry (ONE TIME ONLY) to next year you may do so by November 8th.
- Changing distances is permitted until November 8th – as long as registration is open for the new distance and entries are still available. In order to initiate a distance transfer for the 2024 race, please send an email to info@bcsmarathon.com to request the transfer.
- Registration fees are non-refundable. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Expo/Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up for the 2023 BCS Marathon + Half Marathon will be Saturday, December 9th from 9am-8pm. We will have an Expo with several local vendors who will be offering products and services. The Expo will be open 9am-6pm. We will have a late packet pick up only (same location) 6pm-8pm.
Expo/packet pick up will be located at Visit College Station - 1207 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
You can only get your packet at packet pick up. WE WILL NOT MAIL PACKETS AND THERE WILL BE NO OTHER TIME TO PICK THEM UP. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP.
You may have someone else pick up your packet with a screenshot of your picture ID.
Event schedule
- Sun, December 8, 2024 7:00 AM - Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- info@bcsmarathon.com
- Website
- Visit website
