02Oct
750 Meter - No Wetsuit
Running
- Distance
- 0.8K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $55.00
Beast of the Brazos
Waco,
Texas,
United States
342 days left
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Date
02 Oct, 2027
Races
6 distances
Entry fee
$55.00 – $70.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
Beast of the Brazos
About the event
Ready to Conquer the Beast?
Take on the challenge of the Beast of the Brazos Open Water Swim in the heart of Waco, Texas. Whether you're looking to test the waters with the 750-meter swim, train on the 1.2-mile course that mirrors the IRONMAN 70.3 Waco swim, or challenge yourself with the 2.4-mile distance that replicates a full IRONMAN swim, there's a race for every level of swimmer.
Held in the scenic Brazos River, Beast of the Brazos offers a unique open-water experience for first-time participants and experienced athletes alike. All registered participants will receive an official event swim cap, Dri-FIT shirt, and finisher medal. Shirts must be purchased before the shirt deadline to guarantee your size.
Races offered
02Oct
750 Meter - Wetsuit
Running
- Distance
- 0.8K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $55.00
02Oct
2.4 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit
Running
- Distance
- 3.9K
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $70.00
02Oct
2.4 Mile Swim - Wetsuit
Running
- Distance
- 3.9K
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $70.00
02Oct
1.2 Mile Swim - No Wetsuit
Running
- Distance
- 1.9K
- Start time
- 09:40
- Entry fee
- $55.00
02Oct
1.2 Mile Swim - Wetsuit
Running
- Distance
- 1.9K
- Start time
- 09:40
- Entry fee
- $55.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for October in Waco.
Temperature22.8° / 33.2°
Feels like24.1° / 33.4°
Sunshine hours10h 54m
Rainfall1.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity57.4%
Max UV indexModerate (5.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise07:12
Sunset19:32
About Waco
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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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