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 participants registered before August 8th will receive a swim cap, dri-fit shirt, and finisher’s medal.

🎉 Race Updates and Celebrations

Stay tuned for special anniversary celebrations and updates. 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.
• Changing: 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.

🚨 Safety Note

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

💰 Charity Information

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:

• 6:45-7:45 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 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