This event has been cancelled. All registered swimmers have been notified via email.
The Waco Sharkfest Swim will consist of 3 distances: 1K, 2K and 4K swims in Lake Brazos through downtown Waco in the heart of Texas. All swims will start and finish at Indian Springs Park. There is minimal current in this section of the Brazos River, as there is a dam at the downriver end of Lake Brazos. Water temperature is anticipated to be in the upper 70’s and wetsuits will not be allowed. Lifeguards will be positioned along the course and swimmers are never more than 50 yards from the shoreline.
PLEASE NOTE: This swim is not for novices. This event is for experienced open-water swimmers only. You should be able to swim one mile comfortably in a pool in under 40 minutes.
Registration fees
Course Map
DISTANCE: 1K, 2K and 4K
Event Details
ATHLETE CHECK-IN: 6:30-7:15AM for all distances at Indian Springs Park, where you will have your hands numbered with your race number and pick up your swim cap.
WATER TEMP: ~75-78° F
COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES: 25 minutes for 1K, 70 minutes for 2K, 2 hours 20 minutes for 4K
INCENTIVES: T-Shirts for all participants. Sharkfest Swim Medals for top three finishers in each age group. Personalized award plaques will also be mailed to the first place overall male & female finishers in each distance. Brazos Iron Shark Trophy for first place in 4K Mile, the Brazos Bull Shark Trophy for the 2K Mile, and the Brazos Bear Shark Trophy for first place in the 1K.
AGE GROUP BREAKDOWN: Male and Female: 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84.
ENTRANT LETTER: An entrant letter with all the race day details will be emailed to all registered participants and posted online here 1-2 weeks prior to event day. Please check back for any updates and the full race day itinerary.
PARKING: There will be plenty of parking available at both the start and finish areas.
CANCELLATIONS: Registrations are non-refundable. If you can no longer participate in this event, you may receive a rollover credit (minus a $20 processing fee) toward a future event as long as you let us know by August 15 2019. After that date, a doctor's note is required to receive a credit.
Travel & Accommodations
Marriott Residence Inn Waco 254-714-1368, 501 South University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
Click HERE to book online for the discount rate ($129/night) valid on Sunday 9/15. Must book by Thursday August 15, 2019.
Hilton Waco 254-754-8484, 113 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76701
Marriott Courtyard Waco 254-752-8686, 101 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
Event schedule
- Sun, September 15, 2019 6:00 AM - Athlete Check-in
- Sun, September 15, 2019 7:30 AM - 4K Mile Race Starts
- Sun, September 15, 2019 8:00 AM - 2K Mile Race Starts
- Sun, September 15, 2019 9:00 AM - 1K Race Starts
- Sun, September 15, 2019 10:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Enviro-Sports
- info@envirosports.com
- Website
- Visit website