Brazos Bend 100

Brazos Bend 100

Date

• Event Date: December 5th, 2026
• Location: 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX

Sponsors

• Sponsored by: Altra Running and NeverSecond

Race Details

• Qualifier: Western States 100 Lottery Qualifier (sub 32-hour 100-mile)
• 2024 Qualifiers: 119
• 2025 Qualifiers: 133
• Marquee Event: 100-mile race

Course Information

• Race Type: Largest trail race in Texas
• Course Surface: 99.9% flat, with only a 10-foot rise over 0.1 of a mile
• Loop Distance: ~16.7 miles
• Shoe Recommendations: Road shoes like Altra Vanish Carbon 2 or trail shoes in wet conditions

Weather Conditions

• Typical Temperature: Generally between 40-70 degrees in December
• Wildlife: Abundance of birds and American Alligators
• Race Experience: Enjoy wildlife on your run, with a safe distance
• Unique Photos: Opportunity to capture unique race photos with wildlife

Brazos Bend Challenge Coin

• Eligibility: Complete the 50K or 50M in April, and the 100K or 100M in December of the same year

Cutoff Times

• Finish Line Closure: Sunday at 2 PM
• 100M: 32 hours
• 100K: 31 hours
• Marathon: 31.5 hours, Half Marathon 31 hours

Additional Information

• Updates: Information for the 2026 event is continuously updated
• Changes: No major changes expected
• Event Information: RunSignup page is the best source for event updates
• Questions: Use our AI Chatbot for any inquiries

Registration Link

• Link: Brazos Bend 100 Registration