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Event Schedule
Saturday, June 7, 2008*
11:00 AM
Registration opens at the Marina Green
Fitness Festival opens at the Marina Green
1:00 PM
Triathlete Meeting at the stage of the Fitness Festival
4:00 PM
Triathlete Meeting at the stage of the Fitness Festival
5:00 PM
Professional Triathlete Meeting at the stage of the Fitness Festival
7:00 PM
Registration & Fitness Festival Closed
Triathlete Meeting at the stage of the Fitness Festival
Sunday, June 8, 2008*
5:00 AM- 7:00 AM
Transition area open
5:15 AM- 6:45 AM
Buses depart from the Marina Green to Pier 3 to load triathletes on boat - San Francisco Belle
7:00 AM
Fitness Festival open at the Marina Green
7:15 AM
Boat departs from Pier 3 for Alcatraz
8:00 AM- 8:06 AM
Swim Start - All triathletes depart from boats in waves and begin swim
12:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
3:00 PM
Fitness Festival ends
* Schedule subject to change
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Corporate Challenge
The Corporate Challenge Relay is an important element of the Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon promoting teamwork, a healthy workforce, corporate health and maintaining a work/life balance. The Corporate Challenge Relay is an opportunity for workmates to participate in a social atmosphere outside of the workplace while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Corporate Relay spots are still available. For registration and additional information, visit our Official Event Website.
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You Made It! 
Congratulations on your entry to one of the most infamous and extreme sporting events: The Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. You will be among 2,000 of the world's best triathletes assembled to complete the 1.5 mile swim through frigid waters from Alcatraz Island to shore, a grueling 18-mile bike race, and a demanding 8-mile run through the rugged trails of Golden Gate Recreation Area. On Sunday, June 8, the start gun will go off for the Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and the heart-pounding action will begin. Get Excited!
A few general reminders:
1. Check the participants list to make sure you are registered and all your information is correct. Participant List
2. Make sure your travel arrangements are taken care of. Book your flights so that you can maximize your Accenture Escape From Alcatraz experience. There are Saturday pre-race clinics that you will want to attend and packet pick up is open on Saturday from 11:00am - 7:00pm.
3. Get mentally prepared - check out the course details online
4. Start your training plan - we will be sending you training tips in each of these newsletters to help you get prepared for things like jumping off the boat, swimming with tides and ebbs, running with cold feet, quick transitions, cycling through the rolling hills of San Francisco, beach running, making it up the sand ladder, finishing strong. Watch your upcoming newsletters for these topics and more. These tips along with a solid training schedule should get you ready physically for one of the most demanding courses around.
We look forward to you joining us for the 2008 Accenture Escape from Alcatraz.
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Lodging in San Francisco 
In 2008, the 68th Annual Scientific Sessions hosted by the American Diabetes Association will be held June 6-10, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. Thousands of attendees from around the world will travel to San Francisco in support of the American Diabetes Association. This conference is already causing San Francisco area hotels to fill up, so make your travel arrangements soon!
We recommend the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf as your first choice of accommodations. Other hotel and travel information can be found through the San Francisco's Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
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