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   Is there a daily escape swim from Alcatraz?

   • Daily Escape Swims from Alcatraz! The legendary swim from Alcatraz has long been on the bucket list of swimmers everywhere. And now, with Pacific Open Water Swim Co., you can experience this iconic swim with the utmost safety and comfort and at a reasonable cost any time of the year. Swim with the Best!

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   How long is the escape from Alcatraz Triathlon?

   • Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Course The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon begins with a 7:15 am plunge from the San Francisco Belle into the icy cold water adjacent to Alcatraz Island. Participants are unloaded from the boat in less than 8 minutes. It is quite a rush when you take the leap from the ferry for the 1.5 mile swim.

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   How far is the Alcatraz Swim?

   • The Alcatraz swim is approximately two miles from Alcatraz Island to the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. Due to the added difficulty of swimming in the open water compared to pool swimming, you should be able to at least 2-2.5 miles in a pool.

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   Who can swim at Alcatraz?

   • Our daily Alcatraz swims are perfect for moderately experienced open water swimmers. If you have the ability to swim for one hour without stopping, you can easily take on this exciting challenge. Open water swimming experience is helpful, as the water can be unpredictable.

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   The World-Famous Odyssey Alcatraz swim is just one of the great swims hosted that involves Alcatraz Island and Prison. The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is a popular annual event that has specific swim, run, and bike lengths.

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   May 11, 2023 · Showcasing the beauty of San Francisco, triathletes embark on a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shoreline, an 18 mile hilly bike ride out to Golden Gate Park and an 8 mile trail run out to Baker Beach and up the infamous Sand Ladder.

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     February 20, 2024 PTO STRIKES DEAL WITH IMG TO PUT SAN FRANCISCO ON ITS NEW T100 TOUR The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon announce that the California leg of its T100 Triathlon World Tour will take place at Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
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     June 12, 2023 Pro Athletes Marc Dubrick and Vittoria Mello Claim Victory at 2023 Escape From Alcatraz™ Triathlon Over 2,000 athletes along with fans and spectators gathered in San Francisco to witness participants take on one of the most difficult, multi-sports events in the world
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     June 09, 2023 Escape From Alcatraz™ Triathlon Announces Official Lineup of Events for the Upcoming 2023 Race Weekend Athletes, fans and spectators alike can expect to enjoy a complimentary fitness festival plus an exciting lineup of vendors and more throughout the race weekend.
   • May 11, 2023 A Letter from our Escape Aquathlon Ambassador A Letter from Raymond Braun, the Escape Aquathlon Ambassador

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   The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon begins with a 7:15 am plunge from the San Francisco Belle into the icy cold water adjacent to Alcatraz Island. Participants are unloaded from the boat in less than 8 minutes. It is quite a rush when you take the leap from the ferry for the 1.5 mile swim. Triathletes will face strong currents and 55 degree water te...

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   Upon exiting the water at the Marina Green Beach, triathletes proceed to a mini-transition area where they have the option to dry off and put on running shoes for the half mile warm-up run to the Marina Green. This run will take them beside the St. Francis Yacht Club, South on the Little Marina Green, and East on the sidewalk of Marina Blvd to the ...

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   Mounting their bikes at the Marina Green, triathletes will begin the out-and-back 18-mile ride by heading west toward Crissy Field via Marina Boulevard. They will climb to Lincoln Blvd. traveling through the Presidio to Camino del Mar. They will then climb up the hill to the Palace of the Legion of Honor. They will come down the hill and make a har...

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   On tired legs, the triathletes will begin the 8-mile run to Baker Beach Battery by leaving the Marina Green running west toward Crissy Field to Fort Point below the Golden Gate Bridge. From Fort Point they battle the Presidio Headlands up and under the Golden Gate Bridge through the tunnel and onto the Coast Trail. Runners will run next to the Coas...

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   Learn about the 1.5 mile swim from the San Francisco Belle to the Marina Green Beach, the warm-up run, the bike course and the run to Baker Beach. The course is challenging and scenic, with strong currents, hills, sand and stairs.

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6. www.mercurynews.com › 2022/04/20 › the-incredibleSwimming from Alcatraz Island is frigid, harrowing and full ...

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   Apr 20, 2022 · Alcatraz Island has gone from being an inescapable prison to a popular swim that hundreds of people do each year in events like Escape from Alcatraz and Sharkfest.

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   Water World Swim has been offering open water swimming events and programs for over 26 years. Weekly workouts and training, Alcatraz crossings and clinics, New Waves program for young swimmers and many others.

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   Swim Alcatraz. Daily Escape Swims from Alcatraz! The legendary swim from Alcatraz has long been on the bucket list of swimmers everywhere. And now, with Pacific Open Water Swim Co., you can experience this iconic swim with the utmost safety and comfort and at a reasonable cost any time of the year. Swim with the Best!

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   Jan 16, 2020 · The iconic 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to shore is a challenge that 2,000 triathletes take on every year during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. The frigid waters—typically around 55 degrees—are a result of the 500 miles of Sierra Mountain snowmelt coming into the San Francisco Bay.