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Hello , The race weekend is just around the corner. This email contains helpful information that you can share with your friends and family who plan on attending. | ||||||||||
WHERE TO WATCH Saturday The San Francisco T100 On Saturday, June 8, the top professional triathletes in the world will take to the San Francisco Bay for their chance to Escape Alcatraz. Fans are invited to come down to Marina Green early on Saturday morning to watch the 6am dive from the San Francisco Spirit. Athletes will be hitting the shore at Little Marina Green around 6:25 am. Attendees are encouraged to join in the excitement and get a glimpse at the first ever San Francisco T100. Sunday The Swim Watch the world's best age group triathletes emerge from the San Francisco Bay at the Marina Green Beach on the Golden Gate Bridge side of the St. Francis Yacht Club. Cheer them on along Marina Blvd as they make their way to the transition at Marina Green. The Bike Mounting their bikes at Marina Green, participants will begin their 18-mile ride heading west to Crissy Field. You can cheer on your favorite athlete as they cycle along Marina Blvd. For all you future triathletes, you can bike your way through the Presidio or Golden Gate Park and await riders at the Palace of the Legion of Honor. The Run/Finish Serving as the bike and run transition as well as the Finish Area, Marina Green is THE best seat in the house for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Friends and family will be able to support and cheer on athletes as they run along Marina Blvd. They will have the opportunity to watch alongside the finish chute to cheer on their favorite athletes, but please remember, for safety's sake, only athletes are allowed IN the finish chute. Please note that spectators will not have access to the start boat for the swim start. The start boat is for athletes and staff only. Do you have loved ones that can’t make it to San Francisco to watch in person? Don’t worry! Here are two ways your loved ones can watch the action LIVE!
Loved ones will be able to tune in LIVE to The Jump off the San Francisco Belle by joining the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Facebook and Instagram Live starting Saturday, June 8th at ? AM PST and Sunday, June 9th at 6:50 AM.
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FITNESS FESTIVAL & EXPO Located at the finish line, the Fitness Festival & Expo will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Marina Green. This event is free and will showcase the latest products and services from the health and fitness industry. Festival elements include vendor booths, food trucks, beer garden, and experiential displays all designed to entertain the spectators who annually congregate on the Bay Area's Marina Green to participate in the event.
If you purchased a VIP pass for yourself or a guest, you should have already received an email with further instructions for race weekend.
Thanks, The Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Team | ||||||||||
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT | ||||||||||
SPORTS BASEMENT Escape Athletes, make sure you check out Sports Basement, our retail sporting goods partner leading up to race weekend. A California favorite, they have everything you need for race day! They boast high-end bike rentals, a full service bike shop, a deep swim/triathlon department and footwear and nutrition departments that can't be beat! If you are local, many of their locations offer weekly fun runs, so head on over and give them a go as you prep to Escape! Sports Basement will be hosting numerous Escape activations over race weekend. Review our website for the full lineup of events. More to come from Sports Basement in the coming newsletters! Be on the lookout for their EPIC water stop and cheer squad on race day! They will be rooting for you out there! | ||||||||||
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE The San Francisco Chronicle is a proud sponsor of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon! The Chronicle is offering Sunday Delivery + Unlimited Digital Access to SFChronicle.com for $5.00/week for 8 weeks, and Daily Delivery + Unlimited Digital Access for $1 per day! Redeem at: SFChronicle.com/EscapeAlcatraz | ||||||||||
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Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Shakeout Run! In an exciting collaboration with the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, Professional Triathlon Organization, and the Golden Gate Triathlon Club, we are thrilled to invite you to our Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Shakeout Run on Friday, June 7, from 6-8 PM. The evening kicks off at 6 PM, with the 5k shakeout run. James O'Brien, President of the Golden Gate Triathlon Club and Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professional Triathletes Organization, will be leading the charge! FORM will be on hand to announce the launch of their new Smart Swim 2 Goggles. Make sure to chat with them about the integrated heart rate monitor and digital compass for open water swimming. Post-run enjoy some light refreshments set up by Sports Basement and gain an exclusive insight into the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon race course with Race Director, Bill Burke. Don't miss the unique opportunity to connect with fellow sports lovers and top figures in the triathlon world! Sports Basement will be offering an exclusive discount to attendees - so ensure you swing by to stock up any last-minute race day essentials! | ||||||||||
TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION & LODGING Event Site June 8 – 9th is shaping up to be a busy weekend in San Francisco! If you haven't already, get your rooms booked soon. View the Lodging page on our website for more information. | ||||||||||
RACE PARKING Paid parking is available at the Palace of Fine Arts parking lot. 24 hr availability. | ||||||||||
2024 ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ TRIATHLON NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE April 3: #1 Welcome April 10: #2 Jump: Race Morning, Jump Instructions April 17: #3 Swim: Swim Expectations, Tips and Guidelines April 24: #4 Nutrition and Hydration May 1: #5 Bike: Bike Expectations, Guidelines May 8: #6 Start List + Transition Tips: What to Expect in Transition May 15: #7 Run: Run Expectations, Guideline May 22: #8 Must Know Info: Athlete Guide + Recovery May 29: #9 Friends and Family: Viewing, Parking, Local Activities June 5: #10: Last-Minute Reminder: Race Weekend Info, Schedule June 12: #11 Post race: Survey, Results, Photos | ||||||||||
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