Hi All, I pulled this from the official Escape from Alcatraz site. Lottery for '09 is just around the corner. Good luck for those entering the lottery. I'm definitely throwing my name into the hat again.
2009 Escape from Alcatraz Entry Options
1. Qualify through the Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series
The Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series consists of up to 10 events, geographically unique, across the US and Internationally. All but one of these events are licensed to outside event promoters. Each event is awarded up to 50 race slots. The top 40 men & women across 12 age-groups will qualify for the following Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. The race may use the remaining 10 slots at their discretion.
2009 Escape to Series Events*
London Triathlon: London, England
Triathlon at Pacific Grove: Pacific Grove, CA
Le Triathlon de Gerardmer: Gerardmer, France
Westchester Triathlon: Rye, NY
Escape to Bermuda Triathlon**: Bermuda
Florida’s Great Escape: Clermont, FL
*Subject to change
**The Escape to Bermuda Tri only qualifies the top male & female in each age group.
2. Qualify by winning your age group the previous year
Those who win their age group in the previous year’s Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will automatically earn a spot in the following year’s race.
3. Earn a spot through the Random Drawing
Hopeful participants may enter the random drawing. This random drawing is held in two parts. Registration for the first drawing for 2009 will open December 1st and the first draw is usually held on or very close to December 15th. Registration will be available here on this website beginning December 1. All those not chosen in the first drawing are automatically entered in the second drawing. New entries are also accepted for those that missed the first round. The second and final drawing is usually held on or very close to February 1st.
Depending on the following criteria, your chances for getting chosen in the drawing are based on the following priorities (in order)
Competed 5 or more times
Competed 3 or more times
Everyone else
In addition, the random drawing ensures that the following criteria are met:
At least one male and one female from all 50 states will be chosen.
At least one male and one female will be chosen from all countries that have applied (where possible).
Once you are chosen, you will receive a registration email with a deadline. If you do not register within the designated time, your entry is no longer valid and you will lose your lottery spot.
4. Enter as an Open Relay Team
Open Relay Teams consist of 2 to 3 participants, each participating in a portion of the race. Relay Entries are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Open Relay registration will be available in early 2009.
5. Enter as a Corporate Relay Team
Corporate Relay teams consist of 3 participants, each participating in a portion of the race. Corporate Teams are made up of co-workers competing on behalf of their company or organization. Corporate Teams are awarded on a first come, first serve basis, however each company or organization must enter at least two teams to participate. Corporate Relay registration will be open in early 2009.
6. Enter as a Professional or Elite Athlete
All qualified/certified Professional & Elite Triathletes are invited to participate.
7. Earn entry through Corporate Sponsorship of the Event
Most sponsors, partners, and some vendors are awarded a specific amount of entries to distribute as they wish. Number of entries depends upon the sponsorship level and deal points set forth in the contract. For more information about sponsorship, contact us.
8. Charitable Donation
A few charities/non-profits partner with the event. They have the option of purchasing entries to either distribute or auction to raise awareness and/or money. Current charities include:
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Golden Gate Triathlon Club
All entry slots are non-transferable, cannot be sold, and cannot be deferred to the following year.
There is no waiting list.
