Beast of the Brazos
Beast of the Brazos is a swimming race on September 12, 2026 in Waco, TX, with entry fees from $85 to $100.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- Indian Springs Park, Waco, TX
- Price
- $85–$100
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waco Dam, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waco, TX
Population
141,925
as of 2023
City Elevation
533 ft
Nearest Airport
ACT
Waco Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 91 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Swimming events drop you into something that demands navigation, feel, and focus all at once. It's a sport that rewards the quietly competitive — the ones who do the work in the water before anyone's watching.
Open Water Swimming
Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.
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Beast of the Brazos
Sep 12, 2026