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Beast of the Brazos

September 6, 2025 Waco, TX 76701 US

2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

$95 8:40AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Price increases after July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

2.4 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

$95 8:40AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Price increases after July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

1.2 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit

$80 9:40AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Price increases after July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit

$80 9:40AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Price increases after July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

750 Meter - No Wetsuit

$80 9:40AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Price increases after July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

750 Meter - Wetsuit

$80 9:40AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Price increases after July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

The Beast of the Brazos, an open-water swim event in Waco, TX, celebrates its 6th anniversary with 750 meter, 1.2 mile and 2.4 mile distances mirroring a full IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco courses. All registered participants will receive a swim cap, dri-fit shirt, and finisher’s medal. 

T-shirt Deadline - July 25th 

 

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*

Race Day Schedule of Events

Subject to Change

6:45 AM - 7:45 AM: Packet Pickup/Late Registration

7:40 AM - 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 AM - 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 AM - 8:55 AM: 2.4 mile swim staging 

9:00 AM - 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 AM - 10:05 AM: 1.2 mile swim staging 

10:10 AM - 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 

 

Race Location

Indian Springs Park 101 S University Parks Dr Waco, TX US 76701


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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.

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