Event Info

Multiple Race Options

SPRINT TRI

• 400m open-water swim (30 minutes to complete)

• 16mile bike

• 5K run along the Brazos River 

• Sprint Tri Relay available

OLYMPIC TRI

• 1500m open-water swim (1 hour to complete)

• 40K bike ride 

• 10k run along the Brazos River and in Cameron Park (Max race time limit is 4.5 hours)

• Olympic Tri Relay available

AQUABIKE

The Aquabike Races is an endurance sport composed of swimming and cycling stages. It’s an ideal race for athletes who are focused on the swim and bike legs of the triathlon without the run.

Did you know Waco is the home of the first triathlon ever held in the state of Texas? The Waco Striders hosted the first triathlon in May 1980 with 24 men and one woman competing in the Olympic distance at Lake Waco with the staging area at Speegleville Park.

The event grew to 500 entries with a waiting list each year, with many triathletes considering the Waco Triathlon the best in Texas. The last Waco Triathlon was held in 1991 and was reimagined as what is now TriWaco in 2009.

We are confident that TriWaco will continue to grow in popularity year after year and continue to be one of the most challenging and fun triathlons in the state. 

Sprint
400M | 16mile Bike | 5K run

Sprint Aquabike
400M | 16mile Bike
The minimum age to compete in the sprint race is 13

Olympic 
1500M Swim | 40K Bike | 10K run
The minimum age to compete in the race is 15

Olympic Aquabike
1500M Swim | 40K Bike
The minimum age to compete in the olympic race is 15

USAT Wetsuit rules:

Wetsuit use temperature guidelines per

USA Triathlon Competitive Rules Article IV- 

Swimming Conduct Section 4.4 Wetsuits -

Effective July 1, 2020

***

78.1°F – 83.9°F

Participatory only, ineligible for awards/rankings

84°F or Above

Forbidden

***

Water temperature will be available at packet pickup. Official water temperature will be taken race morning but USAT official.

Water temperature is typically ~86 degrees in the Brazos River in July. It is suggested to plan that wetsuits will not be allowed in the race

Athlete Briefing

Emergency Flag System

The safety of our athletes is important to us! This year, we are implementing a flag system to communicate with athletes on the course. During the race, athletes are encouraged to check in with aid station personnel for more details and instructions.

  • Green Flag

    Heat Collapse Risk: Normal

    Suggested Race Intensity for Participants with Normal Health & Fitness Levels: Normal

    Suggested Race Intensity for Participants with Decreased Health & Fitness Levels: Normal

  • Yellow Flag

    Heat Collapse Risk: Elevated

    Suggested Race Intensity for Participants with Normal Health & Fitness Levels: Prioritize Hydration

    Suggested Race Intensity for Participants with Decreased Health & Fitness Levels: Reduce Intensity/Prioritize Hydration

  • Red Flag

    Heat Collapse Risk: High

    Suggested Race Intensity for Participants with Normal Health & Fitness Levels: Reduce Intensity/Prioritize Hydration

    Suggested Race Intensity for Participants with Decreased Health & Fitness Levels: Consider Withdrawing from the Race

  • Black Flag

    Heat Collapse Risk: Extreme

    Suggested Race Intensity for Participants with Normal Health & Fitness Levels: Consider Withdrawing from the Race; Olympic Course will be Shortened

    Suggested Race Intensity for Participants with Decreased Health & Fitness Levels: Discontinue Racing

  • Purple Flag

    Race has been stopped.

QUESTIONS?

General Inquiries:
Alivia Gomez - Director of Signature Events at the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce – agomez@wacochamber.com

Registration/Race Inquiries:
Debra Cortese – Owner and Director of Tri-Now Endurance at Debra@Tri-Now.com