Event Info

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
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
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78.1°F – 83.9°F
Participatory only, ineligible for awards/rankings
84°F or Above
Forbidden
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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