Beast of the Brazos 2024

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The Beast of the Brazos, an open-water swim event in Waco, TX, celebrates its 5th anniversary with 2.4 miles and 1.2 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.   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*: 6:30 am-7:55 am: Packet Pickup/Late Registration 7:55 am-8:05 am: Opening Ceremonies at Indian Springs Park 8:05 am: Call for 2.4 mile participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms dock for staging 8:05 am-8:35am: 2.4 mile staging 8:40 am-11:00 am: 2.4 mile swim with mandatory cut-off time at 11:00 am 9:15 am: Call for 1.2 mile participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms dock for staging 9:15am-9:45am: 1.2 mile staging 9:50 am-11:00 am: 1.2 mile swim with mandatory cut off time at 11:00 am 11:05 am: Awards (Top 3 males and females of each age category & race - 60 total) 11:30 am: 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 

 

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Road Running , Walk

Distance:

5 to 10K , Half to Marathon

Organized since 2019

Short review

The Beast of the Brazos, an open-water swim event in Waco, TX, celebrates its 5th anniversary with 2.4 miles and 1.2 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.   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*: 6:30 am-7:55 am: Packet Pickup/Late Registration 7:55 am-8:05 am: Opening Ceremonies at Indian Springs Park 8:05 am: Call for 2.4 mile participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms dock for staging 8:05 am-8:35am: 2.4 mile staging 8:40 am-11:00 am: 2.4 mile swim with mandatory cut-off time at 11:00 am 9:15 am: Call for 1.2 mile participants to walk to Pecan Bottoms dock for staging 9:15am-9:45am: 1.2 mile staging 9:50 am-11:00 am: 1.2 mile swim with mandatory cut off time at 11:00 am 11:05 am: Awards (Top 3 males and females of each age category & race - 60 total) 11:30 am: 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 

 


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Sep 29, 2019

93.95 °F, wind 11.23m/s

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