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Saturday, March 20th, 2027
1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Waco TX
Half
54–75°F · some rain risk
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2026
58–88°F
dry
2025
43–65°F
dry
2024
51–72°F
dry
2023
40–56°F
dry
2022
51–80°F
dry
2021
44–69°F
dry
2020
50–67°F
rain
2019
49–67°F
dry
2018
47–67°F
dry
2017
66–85°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
The Bearathon is a challenging half-marathon that has earned itself the nickname as “The Toughest Half in Texas.”
- Purpose: The Bearathon serves as one of Student Foundation's fundraising efforts each spring to raise money for student scholarships.
- Attendance: The race is open to the public and had over 2,000 registered runners from across the state of Texas and around the country.
- Impact: Each year, the race proceeds benefit Student Foundation Scholarships for deserving Baylor students.
- Contribution: Last year, the Bearathon contributed over $68,000 to student scholarships.
Course Features
Other features of the course include a tour of campus with a run through Fountain Mall, a nice stretch on the Brazos River, through the hills of Cameron Park, and finishing at McLane Stadium.
- Scenic Route: The course features a run through significant locations on campus.
- Energizing Experience: Great views of the Brazos River and Cameron Park.
- Finishing Line: The event concludes at iconic McLane Stadium.
- 6K Route: The Sic'em 6K starts and ends at the same location and offers a scenic tour of Baylor University's campus.
Event Details and Schedule
The Bearathon half-marathon will begin at 7:00 AM on March 20, 2027, followed by the Sic'em 6K at 8:00 AM. Both races will start and end at McLane Stadium.
- Packet Pick-up: Held on Friday, March 19, 2027 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the McLane Stadium Ticket Office.
- Race Day Pick-up: Packets may also be picked up on Saturday, March 20, 2027 starting at 6:00 AM.
- Registration: You can register for the race up until 12 PM on Friday, March 19.
- Limited Spots: There is a chance all registration spots will fill up before the deadline: register as soon as possible.
Additional Information
For more important information, please visit the Bearathon 2027 website.
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