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San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz

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San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz :
Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 25 Miles, Run 7 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, July 8, 2012
  • Start Time: 7:00 AM
  • Entry Fee:Registration Fee Varies - see website
  • Location:San Francisco, CA
  • Address: Marina Blvd. & Fillmore St.
  • City/State/Zip:San Francisco, California 94123
  • Country: USA

2012 San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz:

  • While swimming from Alcatraz Island was once thought to be impossible, athletes from across the country will gather this year to make the treacherous swim, fighting strong currents and a looming fear of what lies below the water's surface.
  • The San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz is an International Distance race and consists of a 1.2-mile swim, 25-mile bike, and 7-mile run.
  • Participants can race as individuals or as part of a relay team, and there are special divisions for youth and collegiate teams.

    • Course Information:

    The Tri-California San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz will take place on Sunday, July 8, 2012. The race will begin at 7:00 AM on a boat in the San Francisco Bay between the piers and the island of Alcatraz with a 1.2 mile swim to the GGNRA Yacht Harbor and Marina Green. There will be an exit platform built for the swimmers to exit the water to their bike transition area on the grass.

    The 25-mile bike course will go out on the streets through the Presidio, Lincoln Park and out to the Great Highway to Skyline Blvd.  They will then turn around and proceed north on the Great Highway and through the Golden Gate Park on MLK Drive, Transverse, and JFK Drive.  When they return to the Great Highway they will go north and return to Marina Green on the same roads. 

    The 7 mile run course will go under the Golden Gate Bridge, out to Baker Beach, up the sand ladder and back to Marina Green. 

    Along with the triathlon there will be a sports festival featuring entertainment, clinics, and the latest in specialty items designed for active men and women.  The festival, which will include participant packet pick-up, will be held on Saturday, August 20th from Noon - 6:00 PM and on Sunday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

    Directions:

    From the South. 101N turn right at Fillmore St. Turn Left at Marina Blvd. Turn right on Marina Green Dr.

    From the North. 101S slight right at Doyle. Continue onto Marina Blvd. Turn left at Marina Green Dr.

    Previous Results:

  • 2010 Results at: eternaltiming.com

    • Course Information:

    • The Tri-California San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz will take place on Sunday, July 8, 2012. The race will begin at 7:00 AM on a boat in the San Francisco Bay between the piers and the island of Alcatraz with a 1.2 mile swim to the GGNRA Yacht Harbor and Marina Green. There will be an exit platform built for the swimmers to exit the water to their bike transition area on the grass.

      The 25-mile bike course will go out on the streets through the Presidio, Lincoln Park and out to the Great Highway to Skyline Blvd.  They will then turn around and proceed north on the Great Highway and through the Golden Gate Park on MLK Drive, Transverse, and JFK Drive.  When they return to the Great Highway they will go north and return to Marina Green on the same roads. 

      The 7 mile run course will go under the Golden Gate Bridge, out to Baker Beach, up the sand ladder and back to Marina Green. 

      Along with the triathlon there will be a sports festival featuring entertainment, clinics, and the latest in specialty items designed for active men and women.  The festival, which will include participant packet pick-up, will be held on Saturday, August 20th from Noon - 6:00 PM and on Sunday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

    Directions:

    • From the South. 101N turn right at Fillmore St. Turn Left at Marina Blvd. Turn right on Marina Green Dr.

      From the North. 101S slight right at Doyle. Continue onto Marina Blvd. Turn left at Marina Green Dr.

    Previous Results:

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