Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon vs Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBrazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon or Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon | Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Conditions | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon | Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Needville, Texas | Needville, Texas |
| Actual distance | 160.9 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Laps | Laps |
| Surface | Mix of hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails over an approximately 16.7 Mile loop. | Mix of hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails over an approximately 16.7 Mile loop. |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Parkland, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside | Parkland, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination, Wilderness | Community, Destination, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 32:00:00 | 31:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date).
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Needville, Texas
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Needville, Texas
Actual distance
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- 160.9 km
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Not held
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Not held
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Laps
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Mix of hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails over an approximately 16.7 Mile loop.
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Mix of hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails over an approximately 16.7 Mile loop.
Elevation character
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Pancake Flat
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Parkland, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Parkland, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Community, Destination, Wilderness
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Community, Destination, Wilderness
Technicality
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Non Technical
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- 32:00:00
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- 31:30:00
Entry model
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Ultramarathon
- Open
- Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.