8 events in Fort Bend County, Texas
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8 events in Fort Bend County-
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 6:00 AMSee full details
One of the coolest trail runs in Texas! Cool swag, amazing medals, and great memories are waiting for you. With all its waterfalls, streams, rivers, springs & moving water; Colorado Bend is notorious for incredible formations unique to this park! This trail running experience has been created to offer participants a beautiful & difficult trail reality. We hope this weekend provides you with something magnificent...giving you something you need ... a break from the complexities of everyday occurrences, reminding you to notice the simple & soulful aspects of life. Join us. Several distances to choose from. Many stories to tell afterward!
While every racer will get some cool swag, January 30 is the deadline to get a shirt.
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Join us for our 2nd annual "Fly Like an Eagle Fun Run" at ILT-Richmond K8. This race will promote healthy activity for the Eagles (students), family, educators and the entire community.
Fundraising for this race will benefit the ILT Richmond K8 PTO, school, and future fun runs!
Registration will be open till race begins, but deadline to get a guaranteed T-shirt of your size is March 12th
"Race packet" and shirt pickup will be Thursday March 26th (4-6pm) & at 8am on race morning. Keep an eye for an email with details a week before the race
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 6:00 AMSee full details
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!
Event details will continue to be updated here, via email/social, and the TROT BB50 Event Site.
2026 Schedule
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH
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 10TH
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 11TH
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
PARK PASS
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 store in the month leading to the event.
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:
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 PMSee full details
The Coastal Plains Relay is your chance to take on an exhilarating 75-mile running relay race, starting in Katy, TX, and finishing on the stunning beach of Surfside, TX. Gather your team for an unforgettable journey as you navigate scenic backroads, each person taking their turn to push towards the finish line. Celebrate your accomplishment at our tailgate party with family and friends. Register now for the 4th annual event on July 18, 2026, and be part of this incredible experience!
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
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Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
The tradition returns for the 24th year!
Join us for:
1 Mile Family Walk/Run
1 Mile Kids Race (For ages 3-12 only)
5K Timed Walk/Run
10K Timed Run
Medals will be awarded to all finishers!
Join us for our Post-Race Party with a fully equipped Kids Zone and many ways to engage with local businesses and organizations - there is something for everyone during or after the race!
By participating in the 2026 YMCA Turkey Dash, you will be making a positive impact in our community. All proceeds from the event directly support the Katy community, funding scholarships to ensure that everyone can access YMCA memberships and programs.
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:05 AMSee full details
PGTT 2025
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5K Competitive & Non-Competitive Timed Trot (chipped bib provided)
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1 Mile Kids Timed Trot (12 and Under - (chipped bib provided)
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1 Mile Adoption Awareness Walk (no bib)
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Fun, fun, fun:
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Kids Zone - Inflatable Fun
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Music by DJ SB
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Vendor and Sponsor Row - food, drinks, and more!
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Prizes for all participants. Special prizes for Male & Female 1st-3rd place in each category.
We're excited to share the impact of your participation in The Thankful Ones Pecan Grove Turkey Trot! Your involvement directly supports local foster children and adoptive families in the Greater Fort Bend County and Houston areas.
The funds raised are specifically used for our Adoptive Family Grant Award Program. These grants help families with the significant costs associated with child adoption, including attorney fees, state-mandated fees, and court costs. Payments for these grants are made directly from The Thankful Ones to the invoicing entity, such as the family's adoption attorney or directly to the courts.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our past, present, and future Trotters, Donors, and Sponsors, The Thankful Ones has awarded over $200,000 in adoption assistance grants to over 50 adoptive families and foster children since 2022.
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Sat, Dec 05, 2026 at 6:00 AMSee full details
December 5th, 2026
Sponsored by Altra Running and NeverSecond
Western States 100 Lottery Qualifier (sub 32-hour 100-mile) with 119 qualifiers in 2024 and 133 qualifier in 2025!
This is the December edition of our popular Brazos Bend races, with the marquee event being the 100-mile.
The Brazos Bend 100 is the largest trail race in Texas and one of the fastest trail races in the world on flat and smooth trails with incredible support from aid stations on a multi-loop course. The top 3 runners were under 16 hours in 2024. The course is 99.9% flat, and the only "hill" is a 10-foot rise over 0.1 of a mile. The rest of the ~16.7mi loop is flat surfaces that move from hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails. Most runners will use a road shoe like the Altra Vanish Carbon 2, Torin 8, or Flow 2 but under wetter conditons a trail shoe may be a better choice. Conditions in December can have a mix of anything, but are typically great for running, genneraly between 40-70 degrees. 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's 50-year
history. Enjoy them on your run, from a distance, and you may get some unique race photos!
Complete the 50K or 50M in April, AND the 100K or 100M in December of the same calendar year to earn the Brazos Bend Challenge Coin.
Cutoff Times: for ALL races, the finish line closes on Sunday at 2 PM (32h 100M, 31h 100k, 31.5h Marathon, 31h Half Marathon). Final lap starts will be assessed to meet the course time limit at the discretion of the race director and staff.
Information for the 2026 event is continuing to be updated as we get closer to event day. We do not expect any major changes, but stay tuned to your email for updates. The RunSignup page is your best place for event information. Please try our AI Chatbot to ask any questions you may have.