Brazos Bend 50
Updated
Saturday, April 10, 2027, first start 6:00 AM, in Needville (21901 Farm to Market Rd 762). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K, 25K, 16.7 miles, 50K, 50 miles. Entry from $10 to $120; the 50 miles goes from $120 to $125 after December 8.
Course and race notes
***THIS IS THE APRIL EVENT***.
Registration and information for the December edition (100M, 100K, 26.2M, and 13.1M): Brazos Bend 100. Description. Get ready for the April edition of one of the most popular trail races in Texas - Brazos Bend!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 10
2027 · in 154 days
Start time
6:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1K5K10K25K16.7 miles50K50 miles
Price
$10 to $120
Plus the platform's processing fee
50 miles goes up after Tue Dec 8 (in 31 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Apr 10 (in 154 days)
Opened Aug 15, 2026
Race day in Needville
Weather
78° / 57°F
Typical high and low for April 10, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Thompsons 3 Wsw, TX (10.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:03 AM – 7:45 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 6:00 AM start is 63 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 9
Where to stay
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Getting there
- HOUWilliam P. Hobby Airport35 miFlights arriving Apr 9 into HOU ↗
- IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport48 miFlights arriving Apr 9 into IAH ↗
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.