Brazos Bend 100

📅 Event Date

• Date: December 6th-7th, 2025
• Location: 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX

👟 Race Overview

• Organizer: Sponsored by Altra Running
• Qualifier: Western States 100 Lottery Qualifier (sub 30 hour 100-mile) with 98 qualifiers in 2024!
• Popular Event: This is the December edition of our popular Brazos Bend races with the marquee event being the 100-mile.

🏞️ Course Details

• Size: The Brazos Bend 100 is the largest trail race in Texas and one of the fastest trail races in the world.
• Terrain: The course is 99.9% flat, with the only "hill" being a 10-foot rise over 0.1 of a mile.
• Surface: The ~16.7mi loop involves hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails.
• Shoes: Most runners get away with a road shoe.

🌱 Wildlife and Environment

• Park: Brazos Bend is a spectacular State Park located just South of Houston/Sugar Land.
• Wildlife: Known for its abundance of birds and American Alligators among other wildlife.
• Safety: The gators are a part of our race: there has never been an incident in the park's 50-year history.
• Photos: Enjoy them on your run, from a distance, and you may get some unique race photos!

🏅 Brazos Bend Challenge

• Challenge: Complete the 50K or 50M in April 2025, AND the 100K or 100M in December 2025.
• Award: Earn the Brazos Bend Challenge Coin.

📝 Updates and Information

• Information: Information for the 2025 event is continuing to be updated as we get closer to event day.
• Expectations: We do not expect any major changes but stay tuned to email for updates.
• Packet: A participant information packet will be shared in November.

🔗 More Information

• Website: Brazos Bend 100 Event Page