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The Ultimate Memorial Day Weekend After-Party in Waco, Texas
You did the hard part.
You ran the miles.
You climbed the hills in Cameron Park.
You battled the Texas heat along the Brazos River.
Now it’s time to celebrate like a true badass.
After the Badass Texas Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on May 24, 2026, the finish line energy doesn’t fade — it levels up. From 12PM to 4PM, the official Badass Texas Post-Race Pool Party takes over the Even Hotel in Waco, Texas, and yes, you’re invited.
This isn’t your average “grab a snack and head home” race ending.
This is a full-send Memorial Day weekend victory lap.
Why the Badass Texas Pool Party Hits Different
Let’s be real: Badass Texas isn’t designed to be easy.
It’s a challenging Texas race in late May. The hills are real. The heat is real. The sense of accomplishment? Also very real.
So we built the after-party to match the energy.
At the Even Hotel pool in Waco, you’ll find:
- 🏊 Pool ready for victory dips
- 🔥 A hot tub to recover those hard-earned miles
- 🎶 Music setting the vibe
- 🍔 Food specials
- 🍹 Drink specials
- 💪 Runners who just proved something to themselves
The Badass Texas Pool Party is where race adrenaline turns into celebration mode.
You trained for this. You earned this. You don’t skip this.
The Official Post-Race Celebration in Waco
If you’re searching for:
- Best Memorial Day weekend events in Waco
- Post-race celebrations in Texas
- Things to do in Waco after a race
This is the answer.
The Badass Texas Post-Race Pool Party is designed to keep the momentum going. From 12PM to 4PM on race day, runners and supporters gather at the Even Hotel to cool off, reconnect, and relive every tough mile.
Expect medal selfies. Expect tired legs in the water. Expect the kind of laughter that only happens after you’ve done something hard.
The vibe? Confident. Relaxed. Proud.
💆HSU Chiropractic Care
HSU Chiropractic Care will be at the pool party for post-race adjustments
All Paces Welcome. All Finishers Celebrated.
Whether you PR’d or powered through, whether you ran the Half or conquered your first 5K, this pool party is for you.
Badass doesn’t mean elite.
It means you showed up.
And that deserves recognition.
The pool party is where stories get told. Where strangers become running friends. Where that finish line high lingers just a little longer.
And yes — it’s also where sore legs meet cold water in the best possible way.
Not Staying at the Even Hotel? No Problem.
You don’t have to be a hotel guest to join the celebration.
If you’re coming in from Dallas, Austin, Houston, or anywhere across Texas for the race, you can still take part in the Badass Texas Pool Party in Waco. Just check in at the front desk for access and jump into the action. They will have you sign a short waiver and pay $5 for a pool pass.
From Hills to Hot Tub: The Full Recovery Plan
Let’s talk recovery.
Running a late-May Texas race means hydration, cooling down, and active recovery matter. The Even Hotel setting gives you the perfect transition from high effort to full chill.
- Soak in the pool to lower core temperature
- Use the hot tub to relax tight muscles
- Grab food to refuel properly
- Stay hydrated (and yes, enjoy a celebratory drink if that’s your thing)
The Badass Texas Pool Party isn’t just fun — it’s functional.
It’s the smartest way to close out a demanding race day.
Make It a Full Weekend
If you’re traveling to Waco for the Badass Texas 2026 race, make the most of it.
Memorial Day weekend gives you the perfect excuse to:
- Explore downtown Waco
- Visit local restaurants
- Check out Magnolia
- Walk along the Brazos River
- Spend Sunday afternoon poolside instead of rushing home
Run hard in the morning. Celebrate in the afternoon. Travel home Monday knowing you did something bold.
The Final Word
The course is tough.
The weather is real.
The medal is earned.
And the Badass Texas Post-Race Pool Party at the Even Hotel is where you close the chapter the right way.
📍 Even Hotel – Waco, Texas
🗓 May 24, 2026
⏰ 12PM–4PM
🏁 Immediately following the Badass Texas Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
HOW TO REGISTER: Let us know your are coming.
1. Login to your Race Roster account event dashboard. From there, you can add it from the event Store.
OR
2. Go to the registration page and click on the event Store and add it from there.
Stop by the front desk on your way in. You will need to fill out a short waiver and pay $5 pool pass (if not staying at Even Hotel).
You didn’t run Badass Texas to quietly pack up and leave.
You ran it to prove something.
So stay.
Celebrate.
Soak it in.
We’ll see you poolside. 🔥💦
