Brazos Bend 50
About this race
***THIS IS THE APRIL EVENT***
Registration and information for the December edition (100M, 100K, 26.2M, and 13.1M): Brazos Bend 100
Description
Get ready for the April edition of one of the most popular trail races in Texas — Brazos Bend! Headlined by the marquee 50-mile, this event also features the 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, making it the perfect race for everyone from first-time trail runners to experienced ultrarunners chasing PRs.
Brazos Bend is known as the fastest trail course in Texas — flat, smooth, and built for big performances. With just about 10 feet of elevation gain, you’ll cruise across a mix of crushed rock paths, shaded singletrack, and wide, runnable horse trails. Expect warm Texas spring weather with the potential for cool, comfortable starts before the day heats up.
Located just south of Houston near Sugar Land, Brazos Bend State Park delivers a truly unique race setting. The park is rich with wildlife, including its famous American alligators. Don’t worry — they’re used to people and keep their distance — but spotting one along the course definitely adds to the adventure (and makes for some unforgettable race photos).
Whether you’re going long in the 50-mile, stepping up to your first ultra, or just coming out to enjoy a fast, fun trail race, Brazos Bend delivers an incredible race experience from start to finish.
What to expect racing with TROT:
At Brazos Bend, every runner gets the full Trail Racing Over Texas experience — a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere paired with top-notch race organization. Participants receive their choice of premium race swag, along with a finisher medal for all distances from 5K to 50K, and a 50-mile buckle for those taking on the longest challenge. Expect well-marked, chip-timed racing, free race photos, incredible volunteer support, and Texas-sized aid stations stocked to keep you moving all day.
With generous cutoff times, this is an event where both first-time trail runners and seasoned ultrarunners can settle in, enjoy the day, and accomplish their goals. The park’s smooth, flat trails make it approachable, while the unique setting — yes, including the occasional gator sighting — adds to the adventure (don’t worry, they keep to themselves). A free kids run, a strong community vibe, and plenty of time to hang out before and after your race make Brazos Bend just as much about the experience as the miles.
- Fast, flat course — perfect for PRs and first-time trail runners
- Distances for everyone: 50M, 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K
- 50-mile finisher buckles + medals for all other distances
- Your choice of premium race swag
- Chip-timed results
- Texas-sized, fully stocked aid stations
- Incredible volunteer support throughout the course
- Generous cutoff times so you can run your race
- Free professional race photos
- Unique wildlife experience (yes, including gators — from a safe distance!)
- Fun, welcoming trail community vibe
- Free park shuttle bus for all participants and guests
- Free kids run for the next generation of runners
Event details will continue to be updated here and via email/social.
See the 2027 Event Information tab in the menu for more detailed information on parking, shuttles, guest passes, aid stations, course maps, live tracking, and more.
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Pick your distance
Trail running
50M
50K
25K
10K
5K
50M Pacer
Each participant in the 50-mile event is allowed only one pacer for their final lap. This is not required, we will have plenty of fellow runners of all paces on smooth, well-marked trails, and multiple fully stocked aid stations. No pacers in any other event unless approved by the race director under special circumstances. Pacer registration must be completed by the pacer (not the registered runner) for insurance purposes. Pacer entry includes the required park pass, parking shuttle, pacer bib, aid station support, and insurance.
Running
Kids Run
Free for 12 and under, no shirt, non-timed event will be around 1km.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Needville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 7:46 PM local time (CDT) in Needville on April 10, 2027 — 12h 44m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Needville events
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