The 2008 Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will take place on June 8, 2008 at 8:00 am.
The Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon includes a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay. The race continues with an 18 mile bike ride out the Great Highway, through the Golden Gate Park, and concludes with an 8 mile run through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The finish is at The Marina Green.
Entries are limited to 2,000 competitors each year. Athletes may compete in the following division: Professional/Elite, Age Group Amateur, Challenged Athletes, Open Relay, or Corporate Relay. Participants must either qualify for Escape from Alcatraz through the Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series or through a Random Drawing.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pickup and bike check will take place between 11 am and 7 pm on Saturday, June 7nd at the Registration Tent location at Marina Green. In conjunction with the registration, there will be an athlete meeting at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm at the Main Stage Area. (You may also have your bike checked at the Sports Expo on Saturday) Parking will be available at the Presidio. It is strongly recommended that you pick your race packet up on Saturday. If you chose to pick up your packet race day, we are not responsible for you missing the boat for the race start.
RACE MORNING
Parking: No parking is allowed at Marina Green or on Marina Blvd. All vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed race morning!
When setting up your transition area and checking in your bike, triathletes will drop their numbered run bag including shoes at the entrance of the transition area. The running shoes will be transported to the swim finish and placed in sequential numbered order. Triathletes will proceed to on a shuttle bus to PIER 3 for body marking and boat check in. Shuttle buses will operate from 4:30am to 5:45am. Participants not on the boat by 7:15 am risk losing their race entry, as the boat will leave promptly at 7:15 am for Alcatraz Island. There will be no refunds for athletes who miss the boat.
SHIPPING YOUR BIKE
Local Retailer Sports Basement will accept, assemble, and return your bike. More...
**More Race Information will be available as we approach the event.**