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2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon race photo

2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon race photoBryan–College Station
US
Peter Mooney · flickr (CC BY)Jujutacular, CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 67 days
Dec 13, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Bryan–College Station · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$105Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, May 12, 2026 ~ Fri, December 11, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon race photo
Peter Mooney · flickr (CC BY)
2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon race photo
Jujutacular, CC BY-SA 3.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the 15th edition of the race, starting at 7:00 a.m. on December 13, 2026.

The events are full marathon and half marathon, passing through College Station, Bryan, and the Texas A&M campus.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
StreakerFinish time 6:24:55
“I was really upset about the early removal of the course markings, but there was a lot of positives about the race.”

At the College Station Marathon, they ran through hamstring pain, then took a wrong turn around mile 18 when course markers disappeared. They backtracked behind an earlier runner to rejoin finish and finished in 6 hours 24 minutes 55 seconds, praising the friendly volunteers and aid stations.

Read the original on Streaker
82rabbitFinish time 3:26:10
“There was a slight downhill to the finish line, and I gave it all I had left.”

At the College Station Marathon, an overly fast start made the midrace hills and hamstring pain difficult. They rallied late to finish in 3 hours 26 minutes 10 seconds, sixth among women and second in the 35–39 age group.

Read the original on Adventures of the Iron Rabbit

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2018 BCS Marathon + Half Marathon

Running America

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

4-Runner Relay Team

Entry cost $60

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

8-Runner Relay Team

Entry cost $70

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

1015 Colgate Drive, College Station, TX

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

1015 Colgate Drive, College Station, TX 77840, United States

Finish · Google Maps

Half Marathon, Marathon, 4-Runner Relay Team, and 8-Runner Relay Team events are held together.

Start line is held in College Station, TX, with a 7:00 a.m. local start.

Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (51°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
Pickup is typically available at a designated running store or the race venue before the race, so check the RunSignup race page for updates.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None — no rail/subway service in College Station. Start is at Wolf Pen Creek Park.

Race starts promptly at 7:00am at Wolf Pen Creek Park.

No public transit relevant to this race;

free mall parking near the start/finish is the standard access method.

Getting to the finish

Finish is at 1015 Colgate Drive in the heart of College Station.

Free parking is available at Post Oak Mall, within about half a mile of the start, accessible from any of the mall's three entrances.

More details

No general-runner shuttle found;

the VIP Runner Package includes valet parking on race morning, but no public shuttle service is documented for standard entrants.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system for foreign visitors;

College Station, TX (home of Texas A&M) has a limited local bus network (The District) mainly serving students, paid by app or cash.

Car access is the practical choice for race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

December in College Station averages 11°C. Wind is more of a factor than cold.

A lightweight windbreaker will help retain body heat, and leave dry clothes in advance to change into after finishing.

The venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan on traveling by car or rental car.

Registration is handled through the Race Roster platform.

The point where runners usually fall apart at full marathon is around 30km.

The 30 seconds you save in the first half can save you 5 minutes later.

Do not skip aid stations; take a little at each one.

The start is early at 07:00.

Counting backward from waking up, breakfast, and travel, staying start line is more convenient.

Times are local to Bryan–College Station. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon start line in Bryan–College Station

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, College Station, Tx

Hotel · 1.5km

7.5/10(865)
View on Booking.com

Holiday Inn & Suites College Station-Aggieland, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.5km

7.4/10(160)
View on Booking.com

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View on map →

Time for you, before and after the finish

30 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$113

View on Klook

Texas Austin Night View Tour (Sunset Cruise & Bat-Watching Experience Included)

$92

View on Klook

Houston｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from William P. Hobby Airport

$62

View on Klook

Austin｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

$82

View on Klook

Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Sanctuary Ticket

$22

View on Klook

Houston Open-Top Double-Decker Bus City Tour

Houston city tour by open-top double-decker bus · $42

View on GetYourGuide

Houston Downtown & Mansions Half-Day Private Tour

$408

View on Klook

Austin Capitol & Lady Bird Lake Private Half-Day Tour

$72

View on Klook

Austin Private Half-Day Tour (Live Music Capital)

$72

View on Klook

Austin Taco & Iconic Landmarks Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

$92

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Bryan–College Station with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Bryan–College Station.

Total cost and budget for 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Bryan–College Station runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon

FAQ
When does 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 13, 2026 in Bryan–College Station, TX, United States.

How much is the 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon entry fee?

The main event costs $105.

What distances does 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon start?

1015 Colgate Drive, College Station, TX.

When does registration for 2026 Baylor Scott & White College Station Marathon + Half Marathon open?

Registration runs from Tue, May 12, 2026 to Fri, December 11, 2026.

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