Last Minute Race Information

Please review the items below for a successful Escape Aquathlon!  

• NEWSLETTERS: If you haven't yet, please read all of our past newsletters. They contain vital information about various elements of the event weekend and race. CLICK HERE 
• PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pick up is from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Friday (Sports Basement Presidio, 610 Old Mason Street).  Each individual must pick up his or her own packet. This is a USAT rule. 
• PRO PANEL: When you come to pick up your packet on Friday, June 9 at Sports Basement at Presidio be sure to check out our Pro Panel with our race staff and Pro athletes including Olivia Dietzel, Danielle Lwewis, Vittoria Lopes, Eric Lagerstrom, Brent McMahon and Marc Dubrik. The panel will take place from 6:00 - 7:00PM (Sports Basement Presidio, 610 Old Mason Street). 
• EVENT PARKING: Paid parking is available at the Palace of Fine Arts parking lot. 
• 24 hr availability. First come first served. 
• 15-minute walk to Marina Green.   
• Monitored security. For safety, please do not leave any valuables in the car.  
• Address: 3399 Lyon St., San Francisco, CA 94123 
• ATHLETE MEETINGS: Each participant is recommended to attend one athlete briefing meeting. These take place on Friday (June 9) between 5 PM-8 PM at Sports Basement (610 Old Mason Street). 
• SHUTTLES: You will set up your Transition area on Saturday (June 10) morning from 5 AM to 6 AM. Shuttles will depart during this time for Pier 3 where you will board the boat for the swim. The last shuttle will leave at 6:00 AM even if you are standing just 5 feet from it. If you are not on the shuttle by 6:00 AM, you will be left behind. There are no refunds for missing the shuttle. 
• BOAT: The boat will depart from Pier 3 at exactly 6:15 AM. If you are not on board by 6:15 AM, you will be left behind. There are no refunds for those who miss the boat. 
• RESTROOMS: There will be portable toilets at Pier 3. 
• START: The race will start at 7:30 AM. All participants will exit the boat in 6-7 minutes. Be ready to jump! 
• SWIM: If you need assistance on the swim and take a minute to hold on to a kayak, there is no penalty. If you are re-positioned by our race staff or swim safety personnel, there is no penalty.  If you do NOT listen to race staff and swim safety personnel, you will be disqualified. 
• SWIM CUT OFF: The swim cut off is 1 hour. If you do not make the swim cut off, you will be picked up and assisted to 200 yards off-shore where you will be allowed to finish the race without penalty. You will NOT be considered a DNF and be allowed to continue the race. 
• RUN: The run course has some narrow two-way sections. Be mindful in the Transition of non-participants enjoying the Saturday morning and of your volunteers. This race is for all to have a great time so let's help make that happen for everyone involved. There will be Aid Stations along the run course with Arrowhead water and PRIME's Blue Raspberry Hydration drink to keep hydrated during your run. 
• FINISH: When you finish, you will receive a finisher's medal, Arrowhead water, and PRIME Hydration drink, return your timing chip and move into the Athlete Area. Here you will find medical assistance and a hearty post-race meal. Please enjoy as you will have earned it! 
• GEAR BAG PICK UP: All gear check items will be available for pick up at the Bag Corral located just behind the OOFOS Awards Stage. All items must be picked up before 1 PM on Saturday. 
• LIVE TRACKING + RESULTS: LIVE Athlete Tracking is available on the Event App (iOS / Android) . Race results will be available on our website, the event app, and at the digital results zone located in the Fitness Festival.