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2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon

Date: Sunday, June 27, 2027
Start time: 6:30 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Waco, Texas
Entry fee: From $80 · goes up to $95 on Jan 12, 2027
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Clydesdale/Athena - Olympic	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$120$135 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Clydesdale/Athena - Sprint	Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 16 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$100$115 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Collegiate - Olympic	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$120$135 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Collegiate - Sprint	Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 16 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$100$115 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Elite/Pro Division Olympic	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$120$135 after Jan 12, 2027	–
High School Division	TriathlonOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$135$145 after Jun 21, 2027	–
Olympic	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$120$135 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Olympic Aquabike	AquabikeOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$100$115 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Olympic - PC Open (physically challenged)	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$115$135 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Olympic Relay	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$190$205 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Sprint Aquabike	AquabikeOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$80$95 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Sprint - PC Open (physically challenged)	Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 16 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$95$115 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Sprint Relay	Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 16 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$150$165 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Sprint Triathlon	Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 16 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$100$115 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Try a Tri Distance	Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 8 mi · Run 2 miOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$90$105 after Jan 12, 2027	–
Try a Tri Relay	Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 8 mi · Run 2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim	Jun 27, 20276:30 AM	$175$185 after Jun 15, 2027	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Aquabike fee goes up to $95 on Jan 12, 2027.

The swim at 2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon

This is an open water swim at Brazos River. The organizer's wetsuit note: USAT rules: 78.1-83.9 F wetsuits participatory only (no awards), 84 F or above forbidden.

From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Clydesdale/Athena - Olympic and Collegiate - Olympic and Elite/Pro Division Olympic and Olympic: $120 until Jan 12, then $135 until Apr 13, then $150 until May 18, then $165 until Jun 15, then $190 until Jun 25.
Clydesdale/Athena - Sprint and Collegiate - Sprint and Olympic Aquabike: $100 until Jan 12, then $115 until Apr 13, then $130 until May 18, then $145 until Jun 15, then $170 until Jun 25.
High School Division: $135 until Jun 21, then $145 until Jun 25.
Olympic - PC Open (physically challenged): $115 until Jan 12, then $135 until Apr 13, then $155 until Jun 15, then $165 until Jun 25.

Online registration closes Jun 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:25 AM, and the Clydesdale/Athena - Olympic starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

101 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76701

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2026 results

All results (5 years)

Olympic

213

finishers

3:17:36

median

2:16:20

winning time

29% / 71%

women / men

Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Sprint Triathlon

199

finishers

1:44:52

median

1:12:29

winning time

35% / 65%

women / men

Try a Tri Distance

finishers

1:12:14

median

46:04

winning time

45% / 55%

women / men

Aggregated from official results (RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.) for 2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at 2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon?

At the 2026 Olympic, the fastest tenth finished in 2:45:04 or better, the top quarter in 2:58:19, and half the field in 3:17:36; the last tenth came in after 4:04:09.

At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:26:14 or better, the top quarter in 1:35:58, and half the field in 1:44:52; the last tenth came in after 2:11:32.

At the 2026 Try a Tri Distance, the fastest tenth finished in 51:06 or better, the top quarter in 58:12, and half the field in 1:12:14; the last tenth came in after 1:36:22.

Third place by age group, 2026 Olympic
Age	Women	Men
20-29	2:53:26	2:52:47
30-39	2:46:10	2:31:50
40-49	2:53:52	2:48:21
50-59	3:03:38	2:38:36
60-69	3:15:24	2:40:27

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

EventFinish timeGenderAge group

Leg splits at 2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon

2026 Olympic, 213 finishers
Leg	Top 10%	Top 25%	Median	Slowest 25%
T1	2:46	3:23	4:08	5:13+
T2	1:44	2:14	2:56	3:57+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

2026 Sprint Triathlon, 199 finishers
Leg	Top 10%	Top 25%	Median	Slowest 25%
T1	2:22	3:07	3:42	4:44+
T2	1:24	1:53	2:28	3:10+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

Finishers by year

Down 16 percent since 2022.

616

2022

604

2023

366

2024

445

2025

515

2026

All events combined, from official results.

2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon Olympic Triathlon year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 242 to 213 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:57:52 to 3:17:36.

Year	Finishers	Median	Fastest tenth	Winner
2026	213 (+22%)	3:17:36	under 2:45:04	2:16:20
2025	175 (+13%)	3:09:29	under 2:33:31	2:06:56
2024	155 (-32%)	2:11:38	under 1:51:06	1:36:32
2023	228 (-6%)	2:56:12	under 2:26:41	2:09:38
2022	242	2:57:52	under 2:26:11	1:45:11

From each year's official results for the Olympic Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around June 27 the day usually runs from 78°F at dawn to 95°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 75°F and hot years reach 101°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

VOLUNTEER

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Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 101 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76701Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 460 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Triathlon, Aquabike
Editions: 2027 (Jun 27, 2027), 2026 (Jun 28, 2026), 2025 (Jun 29, 2025), 2024 (Jun 16, 2024), 2023 (Jul 9, 2023), 2022 (Jul 10, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is 2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon?: Sunday, June 27, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $80 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Jan 12, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jun 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Triathlon, Aquabike.
How big is it, and how fast?: In 2026, 213 athletes finished the Olympic; the median finish was 3:17:36 and the winner finished in 2:16:20.
Where does it start?: 101 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76701.

From the organizers

Make plans to join us for the 17th annual Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon held in Indian Spring Park in downtown Waco, Texas!

An event from the Greater Waco Chamber, this annual triathlon features sprint and olympic distance events using the Brazos River, Cameron Park and a spectator friendly bike course!

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