Beast of the Brazos

Beast of the Brazos Race Information

<h4><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">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.</span></h4> <h4> </h4> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Stay tuned for special anniversary celebrations and updates. Follow us on social &#64;wacosports</span></h4> <h4> </h4> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><i>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&#39;s no consequences, but <u>please let us know</u>!  You just won&#39;t be able to qualify for a top 3 tiered age group awards. </i></span></h4> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><i>*If water temperature is above 90 degrees then the course will be abbreviated for safety reasons. </i></span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><i>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.</i></span></h6> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>Race Day Schedule of Events *Subject to Change*:</b></u></span></h3> <p>6:45-7:45 AM: Packet Pickup/Late Registration</p> <p>7:40-8:00 AM: Opening Ceremonies at Indian Springs Park</p> <p>7:45 AM: Call for 750 meter swim participants to assemble at the start area of Dorris Miller Dock </p> <p>8:00-8:30 AM: 750 meter swim (30 minute mandatory cut off time) </p> <p>8:25 AM: Call for 2.4 mile participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms Dock </p> <p>8:25-8:55 AM: 2.4 mile swim staging </p> <p>9:00-11:20 AM: 2.4 mile swim (2:20 mandatory cut off time)</p> <p>9:35 AM: Call for 1.2 mile swim participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms Dock</p> <p>9:35-10:05 AM: 1.2 mile swim staging </p> <p>10:10-11:20 AM: 1.2 mile swim (1:10 mandatory cut off time)</p> <p>11:30 AM: Awards (Top 3 males and females of each age category &amp; race)</p> <p>12:00 PM: After Party at Even Hotel</p> <h2><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 103 , 182 , 242 )"><strong>Hotel Info:</strong></span></h2> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Click Below for a Special BOB Rate:</span></h5> <p><a href="https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/waco/actin/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99502056&amp;icdv=99502056&amp;qSlH=ACTIN&amp;qCpid=787146386&amp;qAAR=IEEPN&amp;qRtP=IEEPN&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=IN&amp;qDest=211%20Clay%20Ave%2C%20Waco%2C%20TX%2C%20US&amp;srb_u=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 103 , 182 , 242 )">Hotel Indigo (211 Clay Ave, Waco, TX)</span></span></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Also here are all TPID Hotels in the Waco area:</p> <p><a href="https://wacotpid.com/tpid-hotels/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 103 , 182 , 242 )">Waco TPID Hotels </span></a></p> <p> </p>