Events
2025 Guest Park Pass
Note: Registered Runners, Registered Pacers, Volunteers, 12yo and Under, and Reserved Campers DO NOT need to purchase an extra park pass. This park entry is for all guests of runners 13+ (family, friends, crew, spectators, etc).
On Friday, you can head directly to Elm Lake for packet pickup and canopy setup. On Saturday you will be directed to the nearest parking lot and take the free shuttle to/from Elm Lake.
Do not speed in the park.
Stop at all crosswalks.
Do not park in anything but a paved marked parking spot unless directed by park staff otherwise.
The park is open to the public over the weekend and gates will be staffed by the state park during normal business hours at which time annual state park passes will be accepted for general park guests only. Park gates will remain open Friday through Sunday unmanned during offhours. Come and go as you please.
Please show this purchase to pick up your wristband from the Elm Lake Pavilion packet pickup/merch area.
Event Info: https://www.trailracingovertexas.com/brazos-50
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.trailracingovertexas.com/brazos-50.
Place
Needville, TX US 77461
Description
***THIS IS THE APRIL EVENT***
Registration and information for the December edition: Brazos Bend 100.
Description
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!
2025 event details will continue to be updated here, and the TROT BB50 Event Site.
2025 Schedule
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ND
Noon - 7 PM: Packet Pickup at Good Times Running Co in Katy - Yes, you can pick up for other people, extra passes, and pacers.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH
Noon - 7:00 PM: Packet Pickup and Bag Drop at Elm Lake Pavilion -
Elm Lake Personal Area Setup begins at Noon. NOTE: Tents are NOT allowed on the grass area - open canopies are allowed. You may set up your support area anywhere on the grass surrounding Elm Lake (plenty of room) canopies, coolers, chairs, etc. This is for access between your loops and for your friends/family/crew to hangout.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH
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).
Every Runner Receives
Your Choice of Race Swag
Outstanding Volunteer Support
Texas Size Full Aid Stations
Chip Timed Race
Registered runners/pacers, volunteers, and campers DO NOT need to purchase a pass.
Every guest 13 and over entering the park will require a special events state park pass for the weekend which includes park entry, trail & facility use. This fee goes directly to Brazos Bend State Park. Receipt of digital payment should be shown at packet pickup in exchange for wristbands for the weekend. You may pick up pre-purchased wristbands for others with a digital receipt. Extra park passes are available on the TROT Online Store.
Pacers
Pacers are only allowed on the final lap of the 50M and must remain with their runner at all times. Each athlete is only allowed ONE pacer unless under special approved circumstances. Registered participants who will also pace after completing their own event do not need to register as a pacer, but should check in at the timing tent prior to pacing to receive a separate bib.
Registration as a pacer is done the same way as a participant through RunSignup. Registration must be completed by the pacer for insurance purposes and the registered runner must be listed during registration. Pacer registration includes park pass, parking, and event support. Option to add-on a race shirt will be offered prior to the order deadline. Pacer registration will open on Run Signup one month before the event and remain open through race day.
Camping & Accommodations
Camping at the event area, parking lots, pavilions, and Car Camping is NOT allowed. Park staff will be checking vehicles and canopies left overnight in parking areas and Elm Lake.
Camping must be reserved through the online reservation system: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/
Across the street from the State Park we will have open primitive camping and RV Parking (no hookups) at BBRV, no reservation required.
The closest accommodation will be AirBnB and hotels in Rosenburg and Sugar Land.
More Information:
http://www.trailracingovertexas.com/brazos-bend-50/
Race Contact Info
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