When I first heard about the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, I thought the swim portion was absolutely insane and anyone who swam it was nuts. It's funny how things can change. One of my biggest fears in life is now one of my most incredible joys. This race (especially the swim) is truly the funnest, yet most challenging triathlon's, I've ever competed in. Below is my journal on the incredible experience. This year's race is on Sunday, June 10th, 2012.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 10, 2010
Some pics of 2010 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Friday, December 18, 2009
Woohoooo......Names Have Been Pulled Out of the Hat...And it's.Great News!!
I can't believe it......so incredibly excited. Look what I got in my email this morning. Whooohooooo!!! And the really, really cool news is that my cousin Kristen, Ashley, Steve, Buddy and Marc got slots too!! Watch out sharks.....we're going to out swim you on May 2nd, 2010!!
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Dear Perry,
Congratulations! You have been selected in the 2010 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Random Lottery! On behalf of all event staff, we invite you to register for the 30th Anniversary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon to take place May 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Open Lottery Registration is Happening Right Now!
- The event date is MAY 2, 2010. (The previous date was May 30. The change and new date choice is due to road construction conflicts in San Francisco as well as tide conditions in San Francisco Bay.)
- The lottery is for Individual Age Group participants only. Professionals, Challenged Athletes, Open Relay Teams, and Corporate Challenge Teams may register online beginning in early 2010.
- The lottery opened December 1, 2009. The first drawing is December 15 and the second drawing is January 26. Those not selected in the first drawing will be automatically entered in the second drawing. You may only enter once. Any duplicate entries will be deleted.
- The time and date of your lottery registration has no significance to your odds of being selected.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
30th Anniversary Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Set to Take Place on Sunday, May 2, 2010 Random Lottery To Open December 1, 2009
"The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is my favorite race," said Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Three-Time Winner and Professional Triathlete Andy Potts. "IMG puts on a first class race that attracts top athletes from around the world and takes place on a truly unique course only made possible in a great city like San Francisco. I look forward to participating in the 30th Annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and being a part of its ongoing history."
Similar to the world-renowned Kona Ironman race, the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is one of the hardest triathlons to get into and one of only a few triathlons to be nationally televised. Interested participants can qualify to participate by placing in one of the Escape TO Alcatraz Triathlon Series races: Triathlon de Gerardmer France, September 5, 2009; The Triathlon at Pacific Grove, September 11-13, 2009; Jarden Westchester Triathlon, September 29, 2009; San Diego Triathlon, March 20-21, 2010; and GateWay to the Bay, April 10-11, 2010, or by entering the random lottery beginning on December 1, 2009. Due to the race's extreme popularity, the lottery fills up quickly, with thousands of hopeful participants attempting to secure one of the few coveted spots. Additionally, top men and women from the previous Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon automatically qualify for the race.
"From the London Triathlon - the world's largest, to the brand new Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is one of nearly a dozen renowned triathlons owned and produced by IMG," said IMG's Senior Vice President James Leitz. "IMG is dedicated to the sport of Triathlon and developing world class experiences for athletes around the world."
Featuring a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the shore, an 18-mile bike and an 8-mile run through San Francisco, this race is considered one of the most difficult triathlons in the world. More than 2,000 amateur and professional athletes from dozens of countries will attempt to conquer the icy cold swim from Alcatraz Island to the shore, the hilly bike ride and grueling run through San Francisco for the 30th Annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
The 30th Anniversary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will take place on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 8 a.m., in San Francisco. The public is invited to watch the race and attend the free two-day Fitness Festival & Expo Saturday and Sunday. (Please note, the date has changed from May 30, to May 2, 2010, due to a Doyle Drive construction project and Memorial Day Weekend traffic congestion.) The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is owned and produced by IMG Worldwide with race direction provided, in part, by Premier Event Management. For more information visit www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com.
About IMG Worldwide
Operating in 30 countries, IMG Worldwide's diverse businesses include: product and brand licensing; consulting services; event ownership and management; collegiate marketing, media and licensing; fashion events and models representation; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world's largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year. More information is available at: www.imgworld.com.
SOURCE IMG Worldwide
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