Marathon Details - Brazos Bend Marathon

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Brazos Bend Marathon & 100 Mile, 100K, Half Marathon

Needville, TX USA

January 7, 2024

http://www.trailracingovertexas.com/brazos-100

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Name:	Cal Neff
Address:	6018 Gracys Landing Ln. Katy, TX 77494
Phone Number:	713-408-1603
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Reviews

Course 4.5

Organization 4.5

Spectators 4.0

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Number of comments: 4

J. R. from NY (1/6/2019) "'Easy' trail race, well-organized" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Brazos Bend Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 The park was surprisingly nice, and the course is super-flat. Marathoners have to do two loops, 50 milers do three, and 100mi runners do it six times. There are some out-and-back sections on each loop, so you may get too familiar with some sections. If the course is dry, you can do it with regular running shoes, but I'd recommend trail shoes (esp if there's been any rain). The course was muddy in 2018 due to heavy rain. It's a great course for anyone trying their first marathon/50mi/100mi. Pros: The aid stations were well-stocked with food. The course is well-marked. Its a nice, flat course. I saw a bunch of birds but didn't get to see any gators. People are friendly The race organizer was great. He's very responsive to questions via Facebook and was giving high-5s to runners as they finished each loop. They have lots of swag for sale. Cons: The 'ugly Christmas sweater' t-shirt is different; I wish that it were long-sleeve and made from better material, either a technical shirt or just a better cotton (it's a bit rough). There was no food at the end of the race (aside from the aid station there). Something more substantive (pizza, burgers, etc) would've been great, esp for the ultra runners. There are no age-group awards. There isn't much crowd support (which wasn't surprising, but anyone who's used to doing larger road races may find that disappointing)
W. B. from Texas (12/14/2015) "Great Houston Area Trail Run" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Brazos Bend Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Overall great trail run. Would mention more about muddy sections of race course, usually expected. Also the park entry cost is per person and not per vehicle. Glad to have been a part of the experience at Brazos Bend State Park.
K. W. from New England (8/12/2015) "Love the scenery but organization lacking." (about: 2014) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Brazos Bend Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 Great course and great scenery in the park. A different environment for someone from the Northeast. Two issues, however. First, course was poorly marked in some places leading to confusion and some people cutting corners. Second, water stations were dry by the time I got to the ~20 mile mark (about 3.25 hours in). Finished pretty parched and probably cost me a few minutes. If you do this race, study the map thoroughly before you race so that you know the course well. Otherwise, lots of fun.
C. P. from Texas (12/15/2014) "Thorough planning!!!" (about: 2014) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Brazos Bend Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Fantastic volunteers, great aid stations, Rob handed us the medals. Looking forward to participate in his next race.

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J. R. from NY (1/6/2019) "'Easy' trail race, well-organized" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Brazos Bend Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 The park was surprisingly nice, and the course is super-flat. Marathoners have to do two loops, 50 milers do three, and 100mi runners do it six times. There are some out-and-back sections on each loop, so you may get too familiar with some sections. If the course is dry, you can do it with regular running shoes, but I'd recommend trail shoes (esp if there's been any rain). The course was muddy in 2018 due to heavy rain. It's a great course for anyone trying their first marathon/50mi/100mi. Pros: The aid stations were well-stocked with food. The course is well-marked. Its a nice, flat course. I saw a bunch of birds but didn't get to see any gators. People are friendly The race organizer was great. He's very responsive to questions via Facebook and was giving high-5s to runners as they finished each loop. They have lots of swag for sale. Cons: The 'ugly Christmas sweater' t-shirt is different; I wish that it were long-sleeve and made from better material, either a technical shirt or just a better cotton (it's a bit rough). There was no food at the end of the race (aside from the aid station there). Something more substantive (pizza, burgers, etc) would've been great, esp for the ultra runners. There are no age-group awards. There isn't much crowd support (which wasn't surprising, but anyone who's used to doing larger road races may find that disappointing)
W. B. from Texas (12/14/2015) "Great Houston Area Trail Run" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Brazos Bend Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Overall great trail run. Would mention more about muddy sections of race course, usually expected. Also the park entry cost is per person and not per vehicle. Glad to have been a part of the experience at Brazos Bend State Park.
K. W. from New England (8/12/2015) "Love the scenery but organization lacking." (about: 2014) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Brazos Bend Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 Great course and great scenery in the park. A different environment for someone from the Northeast. Two issues, however. First, course was poorly marked in some places leading to confusion and some people cutting corners. Second, water stations were dry by the time I got to the ~20 mile mark (about 3.25 hours in). Finished pretty parched and probably cost me a few minutes. If you do this race, study the map thoroughly before you race so that you know the course well. Otherwise, lots of fun.
C. P. from Texas (12/15/2014) "Thorough planning!!!" (about: 2014) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Brazos Bend Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Fantastic volunteers, great aid stations, Rob handed us the medals. Looking forward to participate in his next race.

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