Beast of the Brazos

🏊‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: The Beast of the Brazos, an open-water swim event in Waco, TX
• Distances: 2.4 miles and 1.2 miles, mirroring full IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco courses
• New Sprint: A newly added 750 meter swim sprint this year
• Participant Kit: All registered participants will receive a swim cap, dri-fit shirt, and finisher’s medal

🎉 Special Celebrations

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⚖️ Wetsuit Classification

• Awards: Relevant for determining the top 3 tiered age group for male and female awards
• Change Policy: If you register for wetsuit but change to non wetsuit, please let us know!
• Awards Eligibility: Switching to non wetsuit means you won't qualify for top 3 tiered age group awards

🌡️ Safety Precautions

• Water Temperature: If water temperature is above 90 degrees, the course will be abbreviated for safety reasons

💖 Proceeds

• Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit the Greater Waco Sports Commission
• Mission: A non-profit organization devoted to enhancing lives through sport and exercise in Waco and McLennan County

🗓️ Race Day Schedule of Events

• 6:30 am-7:55 am: Packet Pickup/Late Registration
• 7:55 am-8:05 am: Opening Ceremonies at Indian Springs Park
• 8:05 am: Call for 2.4 mile participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms dock for staging
• 8:40 am-11:00 am: 2.4 mile swim with mandatory cut-off time at 11:00 am

• 9:15 am: Call for 1.2 mile participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms dock for staging
• 9:50 am-11:00 am: 1.2 mile swim with mandatory cut-off time at 11:00 am
• 11:05 am: Awards (Top 3 males and females of each age category & race - 60 total)

🏨 Hotel Info

• Special Rate: Click Below for a Special BOB Rate
• Hotel: Hotel Indigo (211 Clay Ave, Waco, TX)
• More Options: Here are all TPID Hotels in the Waco area