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Race Reports for Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

[26]
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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? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Very fun race to just do and not worry about performance. Just plain fun and different. I'd do it again if the opportunity came around.
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[27]
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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: Overall, my favorite race I've ever done. It was expensive but worth it, and everyone there was friendly and sharing such an amazing experience with you, so it felt welcoming and supportive. I feel so fortunate to have been able to run this one and I'd do it over and over - not many people can say they've done something like this.
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[28]
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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: If I am lucky enough to do this race again, I will jump at the chance. It is truly special.
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[29]
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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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[30]
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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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[31]
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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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[32]
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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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[33]
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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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[34]
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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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[35]
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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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[37]
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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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[38]
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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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[39]
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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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[41]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: Great race. I can't wait to do it again.
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[42]
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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: Best race ever. If you get in do it! I will put my name in every year (don't tell my wife). Very well organized with great volunteers. Thanks to all the Volunteers, you did an outstanding job!
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[43]
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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 race was one of the most exciting and fun events I have ever done in my entire life! I am so glad I did it and would highly recommend it to anyone else. All three aspects, the swim, bike and run were unique, beautiful and challenging. It was expensive when combining air travel, hotel, food, etc, but well worth it to do this race if even only once. If you've done this race before, you know what I am talking about. If you have never done this race before, try to get in it sometime, you won't regret it.
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[44]
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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: Here is the deal for me. This is the race that first told me that I wanted to do a triathlon. I toured Alcatraz when I was a teenager. I recall the park ranger saying that it was impossible to swim across the bay due to the cold water and sharks. Once I heard of this race years ago, I knew that someday I wanted to do it. This is a bucket list item if you will. The race was everything I expected. It is extremely well run and the volunteer support is fantastic. Turns out it was easier than expected. It was challenging and there are plenty of areas where something could go wrong. I think it goes back the Alcatraz days where the prison guards put fear into the prisoners that they could not make it. I had the same fear of the swim and bike course but overcame them by racing. This race is a one of a kind and I would encourage everyone to race it at least once. Given the chance I would race this again. I want to add that it was great to have the support of BTer's and the East Side Cool
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[45]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: Check that one off the bucket list. It cost me a small fortune, but it was definitely on the life "to do" list. Nothing beats the experience of this race. From jumping off the ferry to realizing I was swimming in San Francisco Bay to the gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Just awesome. I just really wish I wasn't so fat. :( There were just a few little annoying things that for the price you would not expect (um, BIKE STICKERS???). But I would still come back!
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[46]
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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: I met several BTers in the morning to ride down to transition. I thought we were leaving at a good time to be 'on time'. Well, it seems like eveyone in San Fran runs a little slow! We were some of the FIRST people there and had our stuff set up quickly and were able to grab the first bus to the ferry boat. Me being FIRST to set up? That never happens. Usually I am trying to squeez my bike in somewhere. We arrived at the boat to get body marked and wait for boarding. That probably took about 45 minutes or so. Once boarded, the 'old' people were sent upstairs to our designated holding pen. The three of us found a little section of wall and just hung out and talked. It was really nice. Once everyone arrived, it was really packed full of athletes. It was a completely new experience. I sort of felt like cattle being led to our end! The boat departed at 7:00 am for Alcatraz. We were there in about 15 minutes, so just sort of 'hung out' off shore of the island. They played
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[47]
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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: EVERYONE MUST DO ThIS!!!!!
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[48]
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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 enjoyed having my dad out there with me and enjoying the san francisco area with me. We did everything a tourist would and i think we both improved our relationship. It was the first "father son" type trip we have ever take. I would strongly reccomend this race to EVERYONE. from arrival in SF to departure it is an experience i will remeber for the rest of my life.
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[49]
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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: Gender 561-1499
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[50]
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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 a great race. Timing well-run and easy to use.
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