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). Its high point is 64 ft (20 m). It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on June 1, 2025. The field is about 250 runners.
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.
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.
More like it
Updated