Saturday, March 28th, 2026
1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Waco TX
Half
About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The Bearathon is a challenging half-marathon that has earned itself the nickname as “The Toughest Half in Texas.” The Bearathon serves as one of Student Foundation's fundraising efforts each spring to raise money for student scholarships. The race is open to the public and had nearly 2,000 registered runners from across the state of Texas and around the country. Each year, the race proceeds benefit Student Foundation Scholarships for deserving Baylor students. Last year, the Bearathon contributed over $62,000 to student scholarships.
🌳 Course Features
- Tour of Campus: A run through Fountain Mall.
- Scenic Route: A nice straight on the Brazos River.
- Challenging Terrain: Hills of Cameron Park.
- Finish Line: McLane Stadium.
🏅 6K Run Details
The 6K run starts and ends at the same location as the Bearathon and will take runners on a scenic tour of Baylor University's campus.
📅 Event Details and Schedule
- Half-Marathon Start: 7:00 AM on March 28, 2026.
- 6K Start: 8:00 AM on March 28, 2026.
- Location: Both races start and end at McLane Stadium.
- Packet Pick-up: Friday, March 27, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the McLane Stadium Ticket Office.
🖊️ Registration Information
You can register for the race up until 12pm on Friday, March 27. However, we have a limited number of spots, so there is a chance all registration spots will fill up before then. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to guarantee yourself a spot!
🔗 More Information
For more important information, please visit the Bearathon 2026 website.
🌐 Online Registration
For easy access to register, visit here.
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