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BCS Marathon

Join us in December for the highest rated marathon in the state of Texas (marathonguide.com).

Next edition

2026 · 13 Dec 2026

Where

🇺🇸 College Station, United States of America

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Distance
Marathon
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Entry
$130

About

The race

Join us in December for 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.The marathon course is USAT&F certified and a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

Location

College Station, United States of America

North America · typically 15°C (59°F) on race day

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Before you go

Pro tips

Racing it

  1. 01

    Cool December Start

    December race day has a typical temperature of 14.8C. Plan layers for cool conditions before the start and adjust your warm-up accordingly.

    From the temperature

  2. 02

    Aggie Campus Route

    The marathon runs through the Texas A&M campus and Bryan/College Station, so expect campus landmarks and Aggie spirit along the way.

    From the description

  3. 03

    Boston Qualifier

    The marathon course is USAT&F certified and a Boston Marathon qualifying race. Pick a pace that matches your BQ goal.

    From the description

  4. 04

    Well-Run Event

    Runners rated organization at 99% and value at over 96% in the post-race survey, so expect a well-managed race-day setup.

    From the description

In College Station

  • Campus Closures

    The race runs through Texas A&M, so expect campus-area road closures on race morning. Use alternate routes and allow extra time to reach the start.

  • Spectator Landmarks

    Spectators can use Texas A&M landmarks like Kyle Field and the Memorial Student Center as meeting points while watching for runners on campus.

  • Post-Race Hangout

    Afterward, head to the Northgate district or Century Square for casual food and coffee. College Station is built around Texas A&M and its traditions.

Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.

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Getting in

  • First come, first served

    Register online via Race Roster while registration is open and entries are available

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    Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

Ballot

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  2. Ballot closes

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  3. Draw

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  4. Results

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