Beast of the Brazos

About the Event

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.

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

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

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

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

Races Offered

750 Meter - No Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 750 Meter - No Wetsuit

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08:00

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$55.00

750 Meter - Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 750 Meter - Wetsuit

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08:00

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$55.00

2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 2.4 Miles

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09:00

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$70.00

2.4 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 2.4 Miles

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09:00

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$70.00

1.2 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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10:10

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$55.00

1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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10:10

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$55.00

1.2 Mile Swim

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 21.12 Miles

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79 days remaining

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0.00

1.2 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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79 days remaining

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$55.00

1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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79 days remaining

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$55.00

1.2 Mile Swim- No Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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79 days remaining

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$55.00

2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 2.4 Miles

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79 days remaining

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$70.00

2.4 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 2.4 Miles

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79 days remaining

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$70.00

400 Meter Swim

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 4 Miles

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79 days remaining

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0.00

750 Meter - No Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 750 Meter - No Wetsuit

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79 days remaining

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$50.00

750 Meter - Wetsuit

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 750 Meter - Wetsuit

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79 days remaining

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Waco.

thermostat Temperature

22.8° / 33.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

24.1° / 33.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 54m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

57.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:12

nightlight Sunset

19:32

About Waco

Learn more about the host city, Waco.

Waco is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of north central Texas. Waco is best known in Texas for being the home of Baylor University, the largest Baptist university in the world, chartered during the Republic of Texas.

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About the Event

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

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

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:**

Hotel Info:

Click Below for a Special BOB Rate:

Races Offered

750 Meter - No Wetsuit

750 Meter - Wetsuit

2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

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1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

1.2 Mile Swim

1.2 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

1.2 Mile Swim- No Wetsuit

2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

2.4 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

400 Meter Swim

750 Meter - No Wetsuit

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Beast of the Brazos

About the Event

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

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

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*:

Hotel Info:

Click Below for a Special BOB Rate:

Races Offered

750 Meter - No Wetsuit

750 Meter - Wetsuit

2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

2.4 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

1.2 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

1.2 Mile Swim

1.2 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

1.2 Mile Swim- No Wetsuit

2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

2.4 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

400 Meter Swim

750 Meter - No Wetsuit

750 Meter - Wetsuit

Weather History

About Waco

Hotels & Places to Stay

Runner Reviews

No reviews yet

Nearby Races

Campus to Campus Challenge

Bear Country Night Trek

TUFF ENUFF Trail Run

Westfest Kolache 5K Presented by Czech Stop

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