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 mile distances mirroring a full IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco courses.
• New Addition: A 750 meter swim sprint has been newly added this year!
• Early Registration: All participants registered before July 25th will receive a swim cap, dri-fit shirt, and finisher’s medal.

🎉 Special Announcements

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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Wetsuit Classification

• Classification: Wetsuit classification is only relevant for determining the top 3 tiered age group for male and female awards.
• Non-Wetsuit Change: If you register for wetsuit, but decide to change into non wetsuit the morning of, there's 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 Conditions

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

💡 Beneficiary

• Support: All proceeds from this race will benefit the Greater Waco Sports Commission.
• Mission: 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

• 6:45-7:45 AM: Packet Pickup/Late Registration
• 7:40-8:00 AM: Opening Ceremonies at Indian Springs Park
• 7:45 AM: Call for 750 meter swim participants to assemble at the start area of Dorris Miller Dock
• 8:00-8:30 AM: 750 meter swim (30 minute mandatory cut off time)
• 8:25 AM: Call for 2.4 mile participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms Dock
• 8:25-8:55 AM: 2.4 mile swim staging
• 9:00-11:20 AM: 2.4 mile swim (2:20 mandatory cut off time)
• 9:35 AM: Call for 1.2 mile swim participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms Dock
• 9:35-10:05 AM: 1.2 mile swim staging
• 10:10-11:20 AM: 1.2 mile swim (1:10 mandatory cut off time)
• 11:30 AM: Awards (Top 3 males and females of each age category & race)
• 12:00 PM: After Party at Even Hotel

🏨 Hotel Information

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

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

👉 Event Details

• Date: 2025-09-06
• Location: Indian Springs Park, Waco, TX
• Registration: Register here