Since 1980, the Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon has enticed top professional and amateur triathletes to attempt the impossible – ESCAPE from Alcatraz. The course has remained virtually unchanged in its 27 year history. The course and the lore surrounding it brings top competitors back each year to try and get their top finish added to the annals of Escape history. This is not your average triathlon and it never will be. This event prides itself on the sub average water conditions, rough road terrain and sandy climbs that one must endure to complete this race. Successfully finishing this event guarantees bragging rights among fellow triathletes and will leave even your most athletic friends in awe!
Touted as a "legendary” race within the triathlon community, the Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon traditionally draws top international triathletes to the competition. The World's top triathletes and recognizable names that competed and won in the past include:
- Andy Potts (USA) 2007 Champion
2007 USA National Champion, 2007 70.3 World Champion, 2007 Pan American Games Gold, 2006 ITU Team World Champion, 2004 Olympic Athlete
- Matt Reed (USA) 2006 Champion
2007 St. Anthony's Champion (Course Record), 2006 ITU Team World Champion, 3rd Place USA Nationals 2006
- Hunter Kemper (USA) 2005 Champion
1st Place World Cup Championships 2005, Male Triathlete of the Year 2005 by USOC
- Simon Lessing (AUS) 2003, 2004 Champion
- Leanda Cave (GBR) 2007 Champion
2007 Bradenton Tri One O One Champion
- Becky Lavelle (USA) 2006 Champion
2007, USA Long Course National Champion, 2006 TriCalifornia Series Champion, 2006 Treasure Island Champion, 2006 Tinley's Adventures Champion
- Susan Williams (USA) 2005 Champion
- Michellie Jones (USA) 2004 Champion
- Barb Lindquist (USA) 2003 Champion