Beast of the Brazos
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Location Waco, Texas
- Price $64.60 - $80.50
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Beast of the Brazos, an open-water swim event taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the scenic city of Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: a challenging 2.4-mile swim and a slightly shorter 1.2-mile swim, both designed to mirror the prestigious Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Waco courses. This year, a new 750-meter swim sprint has been added for those looking for a faster-paced challenge!
All registered swimmers will receive a stylish swim cap, a Dri-Fit shirt, and a coveted finishers medal. The event promises to be a celebration of sport and community, with all proceeds benefiting the Greater Waco Sports Commission, dedicated to promoting health and wellness through athletics in the region. Don't miss the chance to be part of this fantastic event on the beautiful waters of Waco – mark your calendars and get ready to make a splash!
All registered swimmers will receive a stylish swim cap, a Dri-Fit shirt, and a coveted finishers medal. The event promises to be a celebration of sport and community, with all proceeds benefiting the Greater Waco Sports Commission, dedicated to promoting health and wellness through athletics in the region. Don't miss the chance to be part of this fantastic event on the beautiful waters of Waco – mark your calendars and get ready to make a splash!
Organiser's Description
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 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A SWIM CAP, DRI-FIT SHIRT, AND FINISHERS 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 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 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: TBD
HOTEL INFO:
CLICK BELOW FOR A SPECIAL BOB RATE:
Hotel Indigo (211 Clay Ave, Waco, TX) [https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/waco/actin/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99502056&icdv=99502056&qSlH=ACTIN&qCpid=787146386&qAAR=IEEPN&qRtP=IEEPN&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=IN&qDest=211%20Clay%20Ave%2C%20Waco%2C%20TX%2C%20US&srb_u=1]
Also here are all TPID Hotels in the Waco area:
Waco TPID Hotels [https://wacotpid.com/tpid-hotels/]
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 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 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: TBD
HOTEL INFO:
CLICK BELOW FOR A SPECIAL BOB RATE:
Hotel Indigo (211 Clay Ave, Waco, TX) [https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/waco/actin/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99502056&icdv=99502056&qSlH=ACTIN&qCpid=787146386&qAAR=IEEPN&qRtP=IEEPN&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=IN&qDest=211%20Clay%20Ave%2C%20Waco%2C%20TX%2C%20US&srb_u=1]
Also here are all TPID Hotels in the Waco area:
Waco TPID Hotels [https://wacotpid.com/tpid-hotels/]
Races
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2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Dri-Fit)
Sat 6th September 2025
$80.50
Early Packet pick-up is TBD Race Day onsite packet pick-up is from 6:30 am-8 am at Indian Springs Park. All registered swimmers will receive a swim cap, t-shirt, and a finishers medal for those who make it pastThe Beast! The afterparty location is the Even Hotel. Stay tuned for more details. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers per tiered age group. You won't be able to qualify for a top 3 tiered age group award if you wear a wetsuit. Age groups: 19 & under, 20-34, 35-49, 50-64 and 65 & over T-shirt guaranteed to all registrations received by Friday, July 25, 2025. Limited quantities are available after this date. -
2.4 Mile Swim - Wetsuit
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Dri-Fit)
Sat 6th September 2025
$80.50
Wetsuits get an official time and place within their division but no awards. Early Packet pick-up is TBD Race Day onsite packet pick-up is from 6:30 am-8 am at Indian Springs Park. All registered swimmers will receive a swim cap, t-shirt, and a finishers medal for those who make it pastThe Beast! T-shirt guaranteed to all registrations received by Friday, July 25, 2025. Limited quantities are available after this date. -
1.2 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Dri-Fit)
Sat 6th September 2025
$64.60
Early Packet pick-up is TBD Race Day onsite packet pick-up is from 6:30 am-8 am at Indian Springs Park. All registered swimmers will receive a swim cap, t-shirt, and a finishers medal for those who make it pastThe Beast! Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers per tiered age group. You won't be able to qualify for a top 3 tiered age group award if you wear a wetsuit. Age groups: 19 & under, 20-34, 35-49, 50-64 and 65 & over T-shirt guaranteed to all registrations received by Friday, July 25, 2025. Limited quantities are available after this date. -
1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Dri-Fit)
Sat 6th September 2025
$64.60
Wetsuits get an official time and place within their division but no awards. Early Packet pick-up is TBD Race Day onsite packet pick-up is from 6:30 am-8 am at Indian Springs Park. All registered swimmers will receive a swim cap, t-shirt, and a finishers medal for those who make it pastThe Beast! T-shirt guaranteed to all registrations received by Friday, July 25, 2025. Limited quantities are available after this date. -
750 Meter - No Wetsuit
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025
$64.60
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750 Meter - Wetsuit
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025
$64.60
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