2013 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon | Marina Green

We’ll never know for sure if prisoners escaped from the Rock while it was a federal prison but, on Sunday, at least 2,000 will make their successful escape.

Some of the world’s top athletes will take over the streets and waters of San Francisco to compete in the prestigious Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. You’re invited to watch from the sidelines on the Marina Green.

Best Viewing spot: Free for Spectators - Marina Green is a great place to watch the swim start and swim. Marina Green Beach just west of St. Francis Yacht Club is a great place to watch the swim and swim exit. Marina Green is the best place to watch transition. Marina Blvd is a great place to watch a portion of the bike and run portion of the race. There will be grandstands along both sides of the finish chute to watch participants finish the race.

19th annual Fitness Festival & Expo – Free and open to the public
Located at the finish line of the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, the 2013Fitness Festival & Expo will take place Saturday, March 2 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm and Sunday, March 3 from 6:30 am– 2:30 pm with over 40 vendor booths, a food court, beer garden, and experiential displays all designed to entertain the 20,000 spectators who annually congregate on the Bay Area’s Marina Green to participate in the event.

Features of the Race:

• 1.5 Mile swim from Alcatraz Island to shore
• 18-mile bike race
• 8-mile run

Sunday, March 3, 2013 Schedule

• 6:30 AM Festival Village Open Marina Green
• 7:30 AM Swim Start Alcatraz Island (adjacent)
• 9:30 AM First Professional Finisher Marina Green
• 11:45 AM Awards Presentation Marina Green
• 2:30 PM Fitness Festival Closed Marina Green

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE*

*free for spectators

Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Event, Fairs & Festivals, Recurring – Annual - June, San Francisco, Sports & Fitness Submitted by Perry Shirley