Brazos Bend 100

Event Details

• Date: December 5th, 2026
• Location: 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX
• Website: Brazos Bend 100
• Sponsors: Altra Running and NeverSecond

Race Qualification

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

Race Overview

• Popular Event: This is the December edition of the Brazos Bend races.
• Top Performances: The top 3 runners were under 16 hours in 2024.
• Course Type: The course is 99.9% flat.
• Surface Varieties: Hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails, and smooth horse trails.

Running Conditions

• Shoe Recommendations: Most will use road shoes: trail shoes may be better in wet conditions.
• Temperature Range: Generally between 40-70 degrees in December.
• Wildlife: Abundance of birds and American Alligators.
• Safety Note: There has never been an incident with alligators in the park's 50-year history.

Brazos Bend Challenge Coin

• Challenge Requirement: Complete the 50K or 50M in April AND the 100K or 100M in December.
• Reward: Earn the Brazos Bend Challenge Coin.

Cutoff Times

• Finish Line: Closes on Sunday at 2 PM.
• 100M: 32 hours cutoff.
• 100K: 31 hours cutoff.
• Marathon: 31.5 hours cutoff: Half Marathon at 31 hours cutoff.

Upcoming Updates

• Event Information: Updates will be provided as event day approaches.
• Major Changes: Not expected, but stay tuned to your email for updates.
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