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Race Reports for Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2012

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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: Too hard

  • Comments: I didn't train for this race, was focused on a marathon that I did a couple weeks before it. Still managed to have fun.
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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: A bucket list race for sure! I had a lot of expectations going into this race, and I left having almost all of them met. No other race like this in the world which is obviously why so many come from overseas. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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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: Best race I've ever done!!! This has to be one of the most well organized and executed events in the country. They do a great job of managing the logistics and getting everyone all the information they need. The only downside to this event is the price. It's very expensive for the distance, and it will be a few years before I can afford to spend this much on a race again. As far as a recommendation goes, I would recommend this race any day of the week. Make sure you have a good training base before you sign up, and prepare yourself accordingly. I saw people walking bikes up hills and hesitating about jumping in the water. I look at training like a job. I put in everything I can, and if I've done my job I won't be walking my bike or hesitating on the edge of the boat. That being said, even if you've trained, it's still a hard race. 2200 people were signed up, and only 1714 finished. That's almost 500 who didn't finish or or didn't start. GREAT RACE!!! Awesome Challenge!!! Definitely want
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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: One of the best races I'll ever do based on the sheer scenery and "coolness" factor of it. Swimming from alcatraz was awesome. Seeing the views from the run and bike courses were spectacular. Definitely something I'd recommend for anyone in triathlons.
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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: This was absolutely the best, most fun race I've ever done. If I had the time and resources (and luck with the lottery) I would do this race every year. It's a very difficult course, very technical and can be just a little crowded at times. But I had no problems with that and it did not lessen my experience one bit. For a race with potentially 2000 racers it was very organized. The line was a bit long and annoying for packet pickup, but I had to be there anyway for the pre-race meeting, so I was able to listen in while standing in line. Plenty of aid stations, both on the bike and run. Post-race activities were ok, not much really going on except the vendors open again. Lots of good food! No problem getting our dropped off sweats bags at a reasonable time after the 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: Just right

  • Comments: Top notch, well oiled machine. Very pleased with the race. Wish I didn't bonk the swim. No major critiques to improve it.
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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: Great race, managed to meet or even exceed its reputation. Well organized, tons of great volunteers, and a challenging, fun, and unique course. Perfect weather didn't hurt, either. Thankful I got a lottery spot and was able to show up trained and healthy.
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