Escape From Alcatraz

After a cancellation last year delayed the 40th anniversary, the historic (and weird) race will celebrate its 40th running this weekend.

Top triathletes from around the world took over the streets and waters of San Francisco for the 2019 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

Why are so many triathlons turning into bike-run affairs?

Pros can compete for their share of $180,000 in professional prize money divided among six races.

Joe Maloy, Holly Lawrence best a talented field of short- and long-course stars.

IMG announced today the pro field for the 2016 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, set to take place on Sunday, June 12.

Event management says $750 entry fee necessary “to maintain integrity of competition and safety.”

Escape From Alcatraz is set to celebrate 35 years of racing this Sunday in San Francisco.

In honor of competing in his 10th Escape From Alcatraz race this Sunday, Potts shares his favorite things about the iconic bucket list race.

Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.

Lottery registration for the 35th anniversary of the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon opens Sept. 1.

It was Potts’ sixth victory at Alcatraz and the first for Haskins.

Athletes took part in pre-race festivities in San Francisco ahead of Sunday's Escape from Alcatraz triathlon.

Considered one of the most well-known and prestigious races in the sport, Escape from Alcatraz is also known as one of the most challenging.

Reigning Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae and two-time Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty highlight the start list.

Get to know the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon course at one of two clinics in 2014.

IMG Worldwide announced today that the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will return to its traditional place on the calendar in early June.

Chris McCormack’s first Escape from Alcatraz victory rang in a new era of Aussie dominance in triathlon.

Bill Burke says he has witnessed the deaths of six competitors in the last five years at events he has organized.

American Heather Jackson added another tough-course title to her name at Sunday's Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon.

Alcatraz organizers say water conditions were not the cause of death.

Spain’s Javier Gomez and the United States’ Heather Jackson biked their way to victories at the iconic Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

The iconic 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to shore is a challenge that 2,000 triathletes take on every year during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon.

A look at some of the key features that make the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon different from every other triathlon out there.

The race will take place earlier than usual in 2013 to accommodate America’s Cup.

Alcatraz veterans Andy Potts and Leanda Cave once again took the wins in San Francisco.

Triathlete.com is giving two lucky readers the chance to win race entries to this year's sold-out Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon.

In this Weekend Wrap Up we travel from the tropical Challenge Cairns to the European Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series in Madrid, Spain. On the domestic front we tap into the Deuceman Triathlon in AZ and the epic Escape From Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco, CA.

Temperatures this year hovered around 52 degrees Fahrenheit and currents were stronger than normal. More than 2,000 professionals and age-groupers took to the water on Sunday, June 5, jumping off the San Francisco Belle ferry.

Top names such as Andy Potts, Craig Alexander and Leanda Cave took to the waters. Taking the titles for 2011 were American Andy Potts and New Zealander Nicky Samuels.

More than 2,000 athletes from 40 countries will descend upon San Francisco this weekend for the annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

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