2 May 2010

Location: Alcatraz Island, San Fransisco, USA

Distances: 1.5 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 8 mile run

On May 2nd, triathletes from around the globe will descend on San Francisco for one chance to attempt the impossible – ESCAPE from Alcatraz. The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon attracts triathletes from 50 states and over 40 countries around the world. The event will put your endurance to the ultimate test as you take on San Francisco’s icy waters, steep hills, and rugged terrain. This consistently top ranked triathlon, draws thousands each spring to find out who has what it takes to ESCAPE!

The event features a 1.5-mile swim through frigid waters from Alcatraz Island to the shores of the St. Francis Yacht Club, a gruelling 18-mile bike ride, and then a demanding 8-mile run through the trails of the Golden Gate Recreational Area. Set against the natural beauty of San Francisco, this thrilling triathlon is a virtual postcard of the City by the Bay.

The event was voted by German Triathlon Magazine (Europe's biggest triathlon publication) as one of the 'must-do' triathlons in 2010. Don't hang around, the event is now so popular we have to run a lottery system to choose who enters, register now and see if you can ESCAPE from Alcatraz!

Please note that entrance for the event is not guaranteed

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