Brazos Bend 50

Brazos Bend 50 - April 11, 2026

The event takes place in Needville, TX (21901 Farm to Market Rd 762) at Brazos Bend State Park. All races start and finish at Elm Lake Pavilion on race day. Distances offered include:

• 50M
• 50K
• 25K
• 10K
• 5K
• Kids Run (open to ages 12 and under)
• 50M Pacer

The race is chip timed. Registered participants receive race swag, and the event provides full aid stations and volunteer support. The 50M and 50K entries are open to ages 17 and older. A pacer option is available for the 50M; pacers must remain with their runner and each athlete is normally allowed one pacer. Pacer registration is handled through RunSignup.

Course and logistics

The course is inside Brazos Bend State Park, located south of Houston and Sugar Land. Surfaces include hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and horse trails. The organizers describe the course as 99.9% flat with a single 10-foot hill. Spring conditions are typically warm and humid, with the possibility of cooler mornings. Wildlife in the park includes many bird species and American alligators; the organizer notes there have been no incidents.

Packet pickup is available before race day at an offsite location and at Elm Lake Pavilion. Parking shuttles operate between overflow lots and Elm Lake. Registered runners, pacers, volunteers, and campers do not need a park pass; other guests aged 13 and over require a special events state park pass. Onsite camping in event areas and parking lots is not allowed; camping reservations for the state park use the official reservation system, and primitive/RV parking is available across the street at BBRV without reservation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.