Brazos Bend
· starts 6:00 AM
Needville, TX
Brazos Bend is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Needville, Texas. The next edition is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 600 ft (183 m); measured from its course file, it's 1,050 ft (320 m). It starts at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. Its high point is 64 ft (20 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on June 1, 2025. The field is about 250 runners.
There are 8 other upcoming 100-mile races in Texas. Brazos Bend climbs about 6 ft a mile (1 m per km), flatter than 100% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Brazos Bend
When is Brazos Bend 2026?
Brazos Bend 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM local time.
Where is Brazos Bend?
Brazos Bend is held in Needville, Texas.
How long is Brazos Bend?
Brazos Bend is 100 miles (161 km); its course file measures 101 miles.
How much elevation gain does Brazos Bend have?
Brazos Bend has 600 ft (183 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Brazos Bend a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Brazos Bend is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Brazos Bend?
Brazos Bend has open registration. Registration opened on June 1, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Brazos Bend?
Around Brazos Bend's date, the day's high is typically about 70°F (21°C) and the low about 54°F (12°C), averaged over recent years.
How many aid stations does Brazos Bend have?
Brazos Bend's course has 29 aid stations after the start.
Where can I see the Brazos Bend elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Brazos Bend's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Brazos Bend?
Brazos Bend climbs about 6 ft a mile (1 m per km), flatter than 100% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
What other 100-mile races are there in Texas?
Other upcoming 100-mile races in Texas include El Taco Loco (November 14, 2026), Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run (November 21, 2026) and Freight Train 200 (December 3, 2026).
Other races in Texas
- El Taco Loco 100 Mile · Nov 14, 2026
- Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run 100 Mile · Nov 21, 2026
- Freight Train 200 100 Mile · Dec 3, 2026
- IRON HORSE 100 Mile · Jan 2, 2027
- Rocky Raccoon 100 by USWE 100 Mile · Feb 6, 2027
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