Directions, Parking & more
Directions
Whether you're trying to find a local hotel/motel while in Waco for the triathlon or a local attraction, we've got you covered!
Directions to the Cambria Hotel University Riverfront Waco (Saturday, 6/28, location for packet-pick up / athlete expo):
From Dallas, Start on I-35 South and continue for approximately 90 miles. As you approach Waco, take exit 335B. Turn RIGHT onto S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The destination is on your RIGHT. Our packet pick-up / athlete expo will be held through the Conference Center doors.
From Austin, Start on I-35 North and continue for approximately 90 miles. As you approach Waco, take exit 335B. Turn LEFT onto S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The destination is on your RIGHT. Our packet pick-up / athlete expo will be held through the Conference Center doors.
From Houston, traveling north on Highway 6 and as you approach Waco, keep RIGHT onto Marlin Hwy toward SH-574 Loop, S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Keep RIGHT toward Orchard Lane. Turn LEFT onto Orchard Lane. Turn RIGHT onto S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The destination is on your RIGHT. Our packet pick-up / athlete expo will be held through the Conference Center doors.
Directions to Indian Spring Park (Sunday, 6/29, location of the race day events):
From Dallas, Start on I-35 South and continue for approximately 90 miles. As you approach Waco, take exit 335A onto Jack Kultgen Expy. Turn RIGHT onto S University Parks Dr. The destination is on your RIGHT. There is much public parking to choose from around this area.
From Austin, Start on I-35 North and continue for approximately 90 miles. As you approach Waco, take exit 335A onto 5th - 4th St. toward Baylor University-Ferrell Center, University Parks Dr. Turn LEFT onto S University Parks Dr. The destination is on your RIGHT. There is much public parking to choose from around this area.
From Houston, traveling north on Highway 6 and as you approach Waco, continue onto Marlin Hwy toward Waco, Bus US-77. Keep LEFT onto Bus US-77L S. Turn RIGHT onto S University Parks Dr. The destination is on your RIGHT. There is much public parking to choose from around this area.
More
As you navigate the Downtown Waco area, be sure to take advantage of the FREE shuttle service that will take you around the Silo District and Downtown Waco. It runs every 8 to 10 minutes, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Park for free and take the shuttle to explore Downtown Waco! Check out the Waco Transit website for more information or click here to download a trolley map.
Parking & Transit
Where can I park my vehicle?
There is plenty of free parking available close to the triathlon. Free parking is available in the City Parking Garage located at Franklin Avenue and Fourth Street, the Hilton/Convention Center parking lot at Franklin and Third Street and across the street in the Spice Village parking lot. This parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can find a map of downtown parking here.
ADA Parking
There is limited accessible parking available near the triathlon start on a first-come, first-served basis to vehicles displaying a state-issued handicapped plate or placard. The person to whom the placard or plate is issued must be present in the vehicle, as a driver or passenger. As part of gaining access to accessible parking, identifications will be checked to ensure the legitimate use of these items. There are ADA parking spaces in the City Hall/Waco Convention Center parking lot as well as the parking lot near the Roosevelt parking garage, which you will need to enter from Fifth Street.