• Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Needville
  • Event dates
  • Open entry

Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
44:48/km

31:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
70/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
26 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Trail
Scenery
Parkland, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon route go?

The Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon route starts at Brazos Bend State Park, 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX 77461 and finishes at Brazos Bend State Park, Needville, TX. Underfoot, expect mix of hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails over an approximately 16.7-mile loop. It passes Brazos Bend State Park, park lakes, tree canopy trails and horse trails. Billed as the largest trail race in Texas and one of the fastest trail races in the world on flat, smooth trails.

What should runners know on race day for the Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) Marathon?

Pacers permitted; a dedicated Ultra Pacer registration option is offered.

Race character

Scenery

  • Parkland
  • Forest
  • Lakeside
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Destination
  • Wilderness

Terrain

  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Described as the largest trail race in Texas; exact field cap not published on the registration page.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
31:30:00

Race day logistics

Pacers
Pacers permitted; a dedicated Ultra Pacer registration option is offered.

Access and course status

Start
Brazos Bend State Park, 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX 77461
Finish
Brazos Bend State Park, Needville, TX

Course facts

Course type
Laps
Surface
Mix of hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails over an approximately 16.7 Mile loop.
Landmarks
Brazos Bend State Park, park lakes, tree canopy trails, horse trails
Notable features
  • Billed as the largest trail race in Texas and one of the fastest trail races in the world on flat, smooth trails

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 15°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 70Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.