Beast of the Brazos

🏊‍♂️ The Beast of the Brazos

The Beast of the Brazos, an open-water swim event in Waco, TX, is 2.4 miles and 1.2 mile distances mirroring a full IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco courses. Newly added this year is a 750 meter swim sprint! All registered participants will receive a swim cap, dri-fit shirt, and finisher’s medal.

🎉 Event Updates

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

🤿 Wetsuit Classification

• Relevance: 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 are no consequences, but please let us know!
• Awards: You just won’t be able to qualify for a top 3 tiered age group awards.

🌡️ Water Temperature

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

❤️ Beneficiary

All proceeds from this race will benefit the Greater Waco Sports Commission, 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 *Subject to Change*

• 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)
• 11:30 am: TBD

🏨 Hotel Info

Click Below for a Special BOB Rate:

Hotel Indigo (211 Clay Ave, Waco, TX)

Also here are all TPID Hotels in the Waco area:

Waco TPID Hotels

For more details, visit the race [official page](https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Waco/BeastoftheBrazos?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).