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Race Reports for Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2010

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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: The race venue was unbelievable. Truly the experience of a lifetime. If I ever have the chance to do it again, I will be spending a lot of time on the bike getting ready :)
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: This was an amazing experience. I got in through the lottery and will continue to enter the lottery every year. I just failed to train properly. The run and bike were over the most beautiful course I have ever taken. Highly recommend this race!
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability:

  • Comments: This race was a fantastic experience! It was extremely well run and easily the most beautiful course I have raced on! The only negative I found was the disorganized way you had to pick-up you transition bags after the race. They were in this huge corral in piles loosely sorted by number and they wouldn't let the athletes into this area. Everyone is trying to get the attention of a volunteer to find their bag for them. Almost all the volunteers were trying very hard to do a good job but it was set-up poorly. When people are to try to bribe the volunteers to get their bag it is not a good sign! Everything else about this race was awesome and I would highly recommend doing it! And then we went to Napa and enjoyed some tasty wines!
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: They put on a top notch race for the 30th anniversary. The course was totally unique and absolutely beautiful. It was an experience that I will cherish for a long time. I am proud to say that I escaped the Rock!
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I have nothing to compare it to, but I LOVED THIS RACE. I was really intimidated in the final weeks going in, but now I know I can do it. If I can get in, I will definetely be back next year. Plus, I have already started looking around for my next tri!
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Course is beautiful. I expected more activities on Saturday and Post race, especially for the 30th running. Can't give it a 5 because there was not enough festivities. Also, the merchandise sold out in 1/2 hour.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Overall I would say this is the toughest triathlon I have ever done. The terrain in general is pretty unforgiving. It was an amazing experience. Making that swim was awesome. It was kind of surreal to look at the Island on Saturday knowing I was swimming it on Sunday. I would definitely like to return to Alcatraz again in the future.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability:

  • Comments: This is a GREAT race and a great experience. Every time I do it I realize how lucky I am to have such a beautiful city in my backyard.
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: There is a reason this race has been going on for 30 years. It is the best race in the world. Everything from the food to the people to the scenery is just amazing. I will definitely do this again and again as long as I am physically able to.
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This is a real jewel, the swim is truly unique, the vistas amazing and the participants and crew are incredible. Will race again if I can.
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: AG prizes kinda lackluster. Overall a great race that everyone should try to do at least once. The bike course is absolutely breathtaking.
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  • Comments: This was the most challenging and beautiful course I've done. I am so proud of myself that I finished it in under 3 hours and I felt very strong the whole way through. I would do it again if I happened to qualify. The only drawback is it's expensive and since its in CA you have to get there a few days early to get used to the time change.
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