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 a full IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco courses
• New Addition: Newly added this year is a 750 meter swim sprint!
• Participant Perks: All registered participants will receive a swim cap, dri-fit shirt, and finisher’s medal.

🎉 Announcements

• Stay Tuned: Stay tuned for special anniversary celebrations and updates.
• Follow Us: Follow us on social @wacosports

🌊 Wetsuit Classification

• Definition: Wetsuit classification is only relevant for determining the top 3 tiered age group for male and female awards.
• Change Policy: If you register for wetsuit but decide to change into non wetsuit the morning of, there’s no consequences, but please let us know!
• Award Qualification: You just won’t be able to qualify for a top 3 tiered age group awards.

⚠️ Course Safety

• Temperature Clause: If water temperature is above 90 degrees then the course will be abbreviated for safety reasons.

💰 Charity Benefit

• Organization: All proceeds from this race will benefit the Greater Waco Sports Commission.
• Goal: A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to providing opportunities to enhance the lives of those living in Waco and McLennan County through sport and exercise.

🗓 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
• 11:05 am: Awards (Top 3 males and females of each age category & race - 60 total)
• 11:30 am: TBD

🏨 Hotel Info

• Special Rate: Click Below for a Special BOB Rate:
• Hotel Indigo: Hotel Indigo (211 Clay Ave, Waco, TX)

• TPID Hotels: Also here are all TPID Hotels in the Waco area:
• Waco TPID Hotels: Waco TPID Hotels

For more details, visit the race page: Beast of the Brazos Race Page.