Brazos Bend 50

Brazos Bend 50

This is the April edition of our popular Brazos Bend races with the marquee event being the 50-mile. Additional events include the 50k, 25k, 10k, and 5k. A great event for veteran or first-time ultra runners, trail runners, and those new to running in general. The Brazos Bend course is the fastest trail in Texas trail running. The course is 99.9% flat, and the only hill is 10 feet. Other than that you will be running on flat surfaces that move from hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and easy horse trails. Conditions in the Spring are typically warm and humid but can still start with some cooler mornings. Brazos Bend is a spectacular State Park located just South of Houston/Sugar Land and is most known for its abundance of birds and American Alligators among other wildlife. The gators are a part of our race, there has never been an incident in the park. Enjoy them on your run, from a distance, and you may get some unique race photos!

2026 Schedule

• WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH Noon - 7 PM: Packet Pickup at Good Times Running Co in Katy
• FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH Noon - 7:00 PM: Packet Pickup and Bag Drop at Elm Lake Pavilion
• SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH
  • 4 AM: Parking shuttles begin from Nature Center/40 Acre/Overflow Parking Lots to Elm Lake
  • 4:30 AM - 5:30 AM: Bag Drop at Elm Lake Pavilion
  • 4:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Packet Pickup at Elm Lake Pavilion
  • ALL RACES START AND FINISH AT ELM LAKE PAVILION
  • RACE START SCHEDULE
    • 6 AM: 50-MILE START
    • 7 AM: 50-KILOMETER START
    • 7:30 AM: 25K START
    • 8:00 AM: 10K START
    • 8:30 AM: 5K START
    • Noon: Kids K
    • 9:00 PM: FINISH LINE CLOSES (FINAL CUTOFF ALL EVENTS)

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ARRIVE (PARK) AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE YOUR EVENT TO ALLOW TIME FOR SHUTTLE AND PACKET PICKUP (UTILIZE OUR PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS).