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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville TX
Distances
Ultra · Marathon · Half
About this race
Event Details
- Date: December 5th, 2026
- Location: 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX
- URL: Brazos Bend 100
- Sponsors: Altra Running and NeverSecond
Race Information
- Qualifier: Western States 100 Lottery Qualifier (sub 32-hour 100-mile)
- Record Qualifiers: 119 in 2024 and 133 in 2025
- Marquee Event: 100-mile race
- Trail Quality: Largest trail race in Texas on flat and smooth trails
Course Description
- Terrain: 99.9% flat course with one 10-foot rise over 0.1 of a mile
- Loop Length: ~16.7 miles per loop
- Shoe Recommendations: Road shoes like Altra Vanish Carbon 2, Torin 8, or Flow 2 recommended
- Weather: Typically great running conditions between 40-70 degrees
Wildlife and Experience
- Location: Brazos Bend State Park near Houston/Sugar Land
- Wildlife: Known for birds and American Alligators
- Safety: No incidents have been recorded in the park's 50-year history
- Photo Opportunities: Unique race photos with gators from a safe distance
Challenge Coin
- Eligibility: Complete the 50K or 50M in April, AND the 100K or 100M in December of the same calendar year
- Reward: Earn the Brazos Bend Challenge Coin
Cutoff Times
- Finish Line: Closes Sunday at 2 PM
- 100M: 32 hours
- 100K: 31 hours
- Marathon: 31.5 hours
Additional Information
- Updates: Information for the 2026 event is being updated regularly.
- Communication: Stay tuned to your email for updates.
- Resource: The RunSignup page is your best place for event information.
- Assistance: Please try our AI Chatbot for any questions.
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