Brazos Bend (at 7 IL Ranch, 2023/4 version)

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This is the December edition of our popular Brazos Bend races with the marquee event being the 100-mile. 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 smooth horse trails. Conditions in December can have a mix of anything but are typically great conditions for running. 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!
Date:  2024-01-06
Distance:  100K, 100 Mile
City:  Took place in Cat Springs, TX (alternate site from main site in Fort Bend County
Registration Cost:  $220 (plus park passes)
State:  Texas
Hosted By:  https://www.trailracingovertexas.com/
Pros
  • Top Shelf Race director
  • Top Shelf support
  • Great Environment
  • Easy check in / Packet pick up
  • Nice Gear
  • The original site is very scenic, the alternate had coyotes howling at night
  • Course was 10 loops of basically a 10K
Cons
  • Course was 10 loops of basically a 10K (plus and minuses for me on this)

Summary

A very popular run that is also a Western States Qualifying run (for those who run faster than me). Normally held at a Texas park known for having many Gators in the park and being a very flat course. Some slight changes this past year.....
Posted Jun 28, 2024
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Scott Hilton
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