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Bryan-College Station Marathon

College Station, TX
Sunday, December 13, 2026


  4.3 Stars from 4 Reviews

Course Description
The marathon course is mostly 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 a few rolling hills miles 11 – 13, but is otherwise flat. The course is USAT&F certified and a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, December 13, 2026
2025: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)
Average High: 63°F (17°C)
Average Low: 43° F (6°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.37
Course Score: 98.37

Race Size

2025: 559 Finishers
2024: 633 Finishers
2023: 545 Finishers
2022: 523 Finishers
2021: 615 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 3.9%
2024: 5.1%
2023: 5%
2022: 6.5%
2021: 7.3%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 3 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 59°F  (15°C)
Low: 41°F  (5°C)

Race Start Conditions

44°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 74%

Overcast
N 9 mph

PR Score

98.34

Course Score

98.4






Bryan-College Station Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Bryan-College Station Marathon was the 124th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 113th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 3.9% of Bryan-College Station Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 5.1% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Bryan-College Station Marathon ranked 328th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 300th in 2024. In Texas, it ranked 11th in 2025 and 10th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Bryan-College Station Marathon has a Course Score of 98.37, ranking it as the 315th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 18th fastest marathon course in Texas.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Bryan-College Station Marathon a PR Score of 98.37. The PR Score ranks the Bryan-College Station Marathon as the 252nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 15th best marathon for a PR in Texas.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Bryan-College Station Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Texas for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Bryan-College Station Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed315th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 18th fastest marathon course in Texas
Top 69% Nationally#18 of 26 in Texas
PR Potential252nd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 15th best marathon for a PR in Texas
Top 55% Nationally#15 of 26 in Texas
Boston Qualifier Rate328th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 11th highest BQ percentage in Texas
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 69% Nationally#11 of 29 in Texas
Race Size124th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 7th largest marathon in Texas
Based on 2025 results
Top 21% Nationally#7 of 37 in Texas

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 366 feet (111m)
Min Elevation: 235 feet (71m)

Elevation Gain: 717 feet (218m)
Elevation Loss: 695 feet (211m)


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Course updated 06/18/2026




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Race Reviews


4.3
Based on 4 reviews
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Aid stations a strong positive, but VERY poor course markers

Full Review:

Pros: Small, pleasant race. Decent parking and fun post race celebration. Finisher jacket is a nice windbreaker. Great aid station volunteers.

Cons: Can't count on having pacers show up. Route is VERY poorly marked. Multiple turns were missed by the front runners. Can't recommend this race until this is fixed!!

Race Tips:

Can't agree with the 'primarily flat and fast' course description. It has pretty consistent rolling terrain throughout the entirety of the course. Not huge hills, but overall elevation change is close to 800'. Also be aware that if it's a windy day (a likely scenario in north Texas), there are multiple miles on the course that are exposed. Not much crowd support.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Race day parking isn't bad, but recommend you plan on getting to the mall parking lot about 30 minutes prior. Bag drop and bag claim a bit loosey-goosey. We didn't find any hotels that were within walking distance.
Reviewed by PaulB About 2023

There are hills in this here marathon

Full Review:

Starts off fast while going though Bryan TX. You make a left turn into a gated neighborhood at mile 10. One of the steepest hills is in this portion of the course. After circling the Texas A & M campus you head back towards the mall and hit another hill just before the end of the race. Over all it is a very fun race. College students there to support you with plenty of GU water and sports drink. It enjoyable but it is a little hilly.

Race Tips:

Be ready for the hill at the end of the race.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

All of the host hotels are outstanding. I like the George hotel. It has a Texas charm and is very runner friendly. They had coffee and bagels pre-race and sacks filled with food pre and post race. Also gave you a late check out after the race.
Reviewed by hd About 2018

Flat marathon, easy to over-run the course

Full Review:

This is a great marathon. I've run it twice (2013 & 2015). It is very well organized, good aid stations with enough volunteers where they are supposed to be. Nice after party with unique foods. All proceeds from the race go to good charities. Hotels are within 1-2 miles of the start area and are inexpensive, $120 or less a night. Start location is next to a mall, so there is plenty of free parking race morning with a very short walk to the start. They have TONS of port-a-potties at the start area.

Race Tips:

There are more turns than ideal on the course. If you do not run the tangents well, you will easily end up with 26.5miles or longer distance.
Reviewed by DS About 2015

Full Review:

Race felt very personal, race directors gave plenty of info, and it was for a great cause.

Race Tips:

There were only a few hills and they were very slight. Lots of turns in the course.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

The race hotels were all within a mile of the start, parking was at the mall and it was all a seamless experience. Very well put together race, better than others I've run that were 5 times larger.
Reviewed by RMH About 2013