Qualification: Western States 100 Lottery Qualifier (sub 30 hour 100-mile) with 98 qualifiers in 2024!
🌟 Race Overview
Event: This is the December edition of our popular Brazos Bend races with the marquee event being the 100-mile.
Size: The Brazos Bend 100 is the largest trail race in Texas and one of the fastest trail races in the world on flat and smooth trails.
Support: Incredible support from four aid stations per loop.
Course: The course is 99.9% flat, with the only "hill" being a 10-foot rise over 0.1 of a mile.
🏞️ Course Details
Distance: The rest of the ~16.7mi loop is flat surfaces that move from hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails.
Shoes: Most runners get away with a road shoe.
Conditions: Conditions in December can have a mix of anything but are typically great for running.
Wildlife: Enjoy the abundant wildlife, including American Alligators, from a distance as a unique race feature.
🏆 Brazos Bend Challenge Coin
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 & Information
Information: Information for the 2025 event is continuing to be updated as we get closer to event day.
Anticipation: We do not expect any major changes but stay tuned to email for updates.
Participant Packet: A participant information packet will be shared in November.