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Hundreds of top athletes from around the world will take over the streets and bay waters of San Francisco for the 29th annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
Sending triathletes on an icy cold 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shoreline, an 18 mile hilly bike ride through the Presidio and an eight mile trail run through Golden Gate Recreational Area, this high profile athletic event showcases the beauty of San Francisco. This world renowned triathlon, in which only 2,000 triathletes/relay teams can participate, is sold out within hours of the registration opening every year. Fans will not want to miss this world class sporting event at the Marina Green where they can see the swim start and end, the athlete transition areas and the finish line. Spectators also are invited to enjoy the free Fitness Festival & Expo throughout the weekend featuring dozens of vendors, product demonstrations, refreshments and more.
WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Fitness Festival & Expo and Registration
Sunday, June 14, 8 a.m. – Race Start
12 p.m. Awards Ceremony
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Fitness Festival & Expo
WHERE: Marina Green – Near the St. Francis Yacht Club at 99 Yacht Rd., San Francisco
WHO: Professional athletes confirmed to race this year include winners of the 2007 and 2008 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlons Andy Potts, from the U.S. and Leanda Cave, from Great Britain; 2006 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon winner and 2008 Olympian Matt Reed, from the U.S.; 2006 Escape from Alcatraz champion Becky Lavelle, from the U.S.; and French triathlete and one of the world’s fastest swimmers Benjamin Sanson. Athletes participate in the following classes: professional men and women; amateur men and women: 16 and under; 17-19, 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+; CEO challenge; corporate relay; and challenged athletes.
WHY: The Challenged Athletes Foundation and the Golden Gate Triathlon Club participate and benefit from the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION: www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com
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