Saturday’s Bearathon to Close Some Campus Roads, Parking Lots

On Saturday morning, March 28, Student Foundation will welcome more than 2,000 runners, volunteers and spectators to the Baylor University campus for the annual Bearathon Half-Marathon and Sic 'Em 6k. All proceeds from the race directly support the Student Foundation Scholarship Fund, which benefits deserving students pursuing their degree at Baylor.

With the race routed through the Baylor campus and for the safety of all Bearathon participants, please be aware that several campus roads and parking lots will be closed and inaccessible to vehicle traffic, beginning at midnight Friday until noon Saturday.

Be prepared for delays/detours to normal parking/traffic flow and plan ahead as vehicles parked within the course will not be permitted to be moved during this time. Barricades and signage will be in place, and law enforcement will be present to address vehicular traffic. Please do not move, shift or remove any barricades, cones or signage, which are essential for maintaining a safe environment for runners, spectators and drivers.

Here's what you need to know:

Campus road closures for Bearathon

Road closures on the Baylor campus will begin at midnight Friday, March 27, until as late as noon Saturday, March 28. Vehicle access will be restricted on these streets on and around the race route during event hours. 

• Baylor Avenue
• Portions of University Parks Drive
• Third Street
• Portions of Bagby Avenue
• Fifth Street
• Dutton Avenue

Parking lot/garage closures for Bearathon

Parking lots adjacent to the following buildings will be inaccessible from midnight Friday until noon Saturday. NOTE: You will not be able to access or move your vehicle in one of these parking lots during the closure hours. It is highly recommended to make plans to park your vehicle in other open lots on campus.

• Speight Parking Garage
• Sid Richardson Building Parking Lot
• Penland Residence Hall
• Russell Gymnasium Parking Lot
• Lots near Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center and Glennis McCrary Music Building

Additional important information

• If you need to access a campus building on Saturday morning, please plan your route to campus ahead of time, park in other open lots on campus and plan for additional travel and walking time across campus.
• For the safety of everyone involved in the Bearathon, follow the direction of signage and law enforcement personnel on site. All motorists and pedestrians should proceed with caution in the areas around the race route.
• The Bearathon begins at McLane Stadium at 7 a.m. and ends at the stadium around 10 a.m.

Bearathon information

To register or find more information about the Bearathon, please visit the Student Foundation website.

For detailed race course maps, please visit the course information page. 

If you have questions, contact Student Foundation at 254-710-2371 (this number will not be monitored on race day) or bearathon@baylor.edu. 

We appreciate your patience as Student Foundation seeks to host a race that ensures runner safety while minimizing impact on local roadways. Your support enables Student Foundation to increase access to the life-altering achievement of earning a Baylor degree.