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2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon | March 3, 2013 | San Francisco, CA
February 14, 2013
Greetings!

You are receiving this email because you have registered as a participant or have expressed interest in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. This newsletter will continue to be delivered to you regularly until the start of the event. Each newsletter will contain very important information to help make this event successful and safe for everyone involved. Please read each one carefully.

In this newsletter, we discuss important information for your friends and family who will be there  to cheer you on at the 2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon!

Participant List
A Participant List is now available on our website. Please review your information to make sure it is correct. Note: Per USAT Rules, your age is shown during calendar year, NOT on race day.

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Event Schedule

Thursday, February 28

6:00 PM              Escape Academy Presentation     Sports Basement at Presidio

                                                                            

Friday, March 1

6:00 PM              Escape Academy Presentation     Sports Basement at Presidio

    Featuring ANDY POTTS, Escape Champion 

                                                                            

Saturday, March 2

11:00 AM            Festival Village Open                   Marina Green

                          Packet Pick-up Begins *              Marina Green

1:00 PM              Athlete Meeting**                        Marina Green

4:00 PM              Pro Athlete Meeting                     Marina Green

5:00 PM              Athlete Meeting**                        Marina Green

6:00 PM              Packet Pick-up Ends                   Marina Green

                          Festival Village Closed                 Marina Green

*All participants MUST pick up their OWN packet. Friends or family may NOT pick it up for you.

**All participants MUST attend at least one athlete meeting 

                                                                            

Sunday, March 3

4:00 - 6:00 AM     Transition Area Open                    Marina Green

4:30 - 6:00 AM     Shuttles Depart for Pier 3              Marina Green

6:30 AM              Festival Village Open                    Marina Green

                          Start Boat Departs for Alcatraz      Pier 3

7:30 AM              Swim Start                                  Alcatraz Island (adjacent)

9:30 AM              First Professional Finisher            Marina Green

11:45 AM            Awards Presentation                    Marina Green

2:30 PM              Fitness Festival Closed                Marina Green 

 

Where to Watch

Fans The Swim

Watch the world's best triathletes emerge from the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay at Marina Green Beach on the Golden Gate Bridge side of St. Francis Yacht Club and cheer them on along Marina Blvd as they make their way to the transition at Marina Green.

 

 

Fans 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.

 

Fans The Run

Serving as the bike and run transition as well as the Finish Area, Marina Green is THE best seat in the house at the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. You will be able to support and cheer athletes as they run along Marina Blvd. Grand stands will line the Finish Chute giving a perfect view of the Finish Line where you will be able to join in the celebration as athletes complete their ESCAPE from Alcatraz!



Where to Park

For those of you who know the San Francisco area... parking is a SCARCE resource and the same is true for this event. There will be NO parking at Marina Green on Saturday or Sunday and NO parking along Marina Blvd on Sunday (race day).  Cars in violation will be towed so please be careful of all no parking signs.

 

There will be very limited parking at Crissy Field, just west of Marina Green. This is a public parking lot and can fill up quickly on the weekends. On Sunday, this lot will not be accessible between 6:30AM and 11:00AM because of the race course closure so get there early and be prepared to leave no earlier than lunch time. Again, this is a public lot so there are no guarantees that space will be available when you arrive.

 

There is also limited parking on the streets in the Marina neighborhoods just south of Marina Green. Please read all parking signs carefully to ensure you won't be towed.

 

Our suggestion is to walk, bike, or take public transportation to the race. San Francisco has some great options for public transportation.


 - San Francisco is a bicycle friendly town MORE>>
 - Great public transportation MORE>> 
 - World famous Cable Cars MORE>>


Fitness Festival & Expo

Marina Green Located at the Finish Line at Marina Green, the 19th Annual Escape from Alcatraz Fitness Festival & Expo will take place Saturday and Sunday. The Fitness Festival is free to the public and showcases the latest products and services from the health and fitness industry.

 

Saturday, March 2 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 3 from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM

 

 

Festival elements include:

  • Packet Pick up
  • Awards Stage
  • Event Merchandise Tent
  • Expo Booths showcasing products for sale and giveaway
  • Food Court
  • Sierra Nevada Beer Garden featuring Sierra Nevada on tap!  

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SIERRA NEVADA

  Sierra Nevada Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America's premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only whole-cone hops and the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada spans more than three decades, with innovation emerging from both the brewhouse and sustainability initiatives. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for artisan brewers worldwide as a winner of numerous awards for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo�, Porter, Stout, Kellerweis� and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. We are proud to support the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and triathletes everywhere! Learn more at   www.sierranevada.com.   

Results & Photos

Results will be available in the Digital Results Zone located in the center of the Fitness Festival. Results will be searchable via tablets and can be accessed by participants, friends, family, or fans.

 

Any questions or issues regarding timing or results will be handled in the timing tent located on the North side of the Finish Corral.

 

For those unable to join us in San Francisco, results will be posted live on the Official Event Website following the start of the race. www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com 

 

APPS: We will have a Facebook App that will post results automatically to the participants' or the participants' friends Facebook feed.  We will also have a mobile app for iPhone and Android that will track results live during the event. Look for more information in the coming weeks on how to download these new results apps!

 

Photos will be available following the race through MarathonFoto.com. Here you will be able to view and purchase race photos. SIGN UP TODAY for a notification when the race photos are ready!

 

 

Fun in San Francisco

While you are in San Francisco, there are plenty of sights to see. Here are a few ideas (the items listed below have no official association with the race):


Bicycle Transport
Shipping your bike to the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is made EASY
by the help of TriBike Transport and Sports Basement. The following are
two great options to choose:  

 

  • TriBike Transport - Ship your bike FULLY ASSEMBLED through TriBike Transport. Your bike will be securely transported in a large cargo van with other bikes and delivered directly to the Sports Basement (1 mile from the event site) and returned to you using the same method.

 

You will need to make your arrangements with TriBike Transport before tomorrow, February 15th.

  • Sports Basement Ship directly to Sports Basement - Ship your bike disassembled to the Sports Basement where bicycle technicians will receive and assemble your bike for the race. Return to Sports Basement following the race to have your bicycle disassembled and shipped to your home.
We Need Volunteers!
Volunteers This race would not be possible without hundreds of amazing volunteers!
There are many opportunities and roles as a Volunteer within this great race.  Some of the "best seats in the house" belong to our amazing and helpful volunteers.  And did you know that volunteering can INCREASE your chances of being selected in next year's lottery! 

LEARN MORE>>

We Want Your Story!
Do you have an interesting or heartwarming story about your participation in or your relationship with the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon? have you overcome impossible odds to join us on race day? Are you celebrating a milestone during the event? We want to hear your story!

Please email [email protected] with details!

What's Next? | What Did You Miss?
2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon e-Newsletter Schedule
  • January 10 - "Welcome"  
  • January 17 - "The Swim"
  • January 24 - "Nutrition"
  • January 31 - "The Bike"
  • February 7 - "The Run"
  • February 14 - "Race Weekend: Friends & Family"
  • February 21 - "Race Weekend: Must Know"
  • February 28 - "Last Minute Reminders"
  • March 21 - "Race Recap"

If you missed any of the newsletters, please visit our NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE 

 

IMGFor the past 19 years, IMG Worldwide has proudly owned, produced, and managed the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. This event is a marquee event within IMG's established portfolio of global endurance events, which includes the London Triathlon, Triathlon Alpe d'Huez, the Barcelona Triathlon, the Beijing International Triathlon, and more.
For the fourth year, IMG welcomes Bill Burke and his race team as the official Race Director of the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
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