About the Brazos Bend 50
Brazos Bend State Park is about as flat as trail running gets in Texas. The course winds through crushed gravel, shaded singletrack, and wide horse trails with almost no elevation change, which makes it genuinely fast for a trail race. The park is known for its alligators, and spotting one along the course is a real possibility, not a gimmick.
The park runs a shuttle for participants and guests, so parking logistics are handled before you arrive at the start. Aid stations are well-stocked and volunteers are plentiful, which matters when you are out there for a long stretch. A free kids run happens alongside the main event, and there is time to linger after you finish.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
50 Miles · 2026 results
169finishers
6:53:06winner
11:44:07median
14:54:43cutoff
Top 3: Cole Jones (6:53:06) · Tyrel Stout (7:15:18) · Joshua Getega (7:20:13)
50K · 2026 results
159finishers
4:23:03winner
6:55:24median
10:57:26cutoff
Top 3: James Romano (4:23:03) · Alonso Solis (4:29:46) · Ana Escobar (4:37:52)
25K · 2026 results
142finishers
1:59:23winner
3:18:45median
6:37:25cutoff
Top 3: Matt Graumenz (1:59:23) · Mason Wilen (2:05:01) · Curtis Braun (2:06:10)
10K · 2026 results
86finishers
51:33winner
1:22:24median
2:11:22cutoff
Top 3: Steve Lombara (51:33) · Jason Ozer (51:40) · Orlando Vasquez (54:00)
5K · 2026 results
80finishers
19:22winner
41:35median
1:24:47cutoff
Top 3: Luis Murillo (19:22) · Daniel Meza (20:46) · Juan Antonio Gonzalez (22:11)
The Brazos Bend 50 has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
50 Miles4/10/2027 06:00$120
50K4/10/2027 07:00$100
25K4/10/2027 07:30$80
10K4/10/2027 08:00$70
5K4/10/2027 08:30$60
1K4/10/2027 12:00Free
16.7 Miles4/10/2027 12:00$10
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