HOW TO ENTER

The 2027 Random Drawing for Age Groupers will open on September 23, 2026. 

To participate in the full course age group division, athletes must enter the Random Drawing- the official sign-up process that determines race entries. 

Though there is no open entry process, there are several ways to secure a spot:

• Random Drawing – Apply during the Round 1 or Round 2 of the Random Drawing entry period for a chance to be selected for official registration. 

Round 1 Random Drawing Window: September 23, 2026 - October 20, 2026

Round 2 Random Drawing Window: October 21, 2026 - November 10, 2026

Registration for all other divisions (Charity Racers, Open Relay, Collegiate, and Corporate Escape) will open on September 23, 2026.

• Charity Racer Entry – Skip Random Drawing and guarantee your entry by registering to represent an official Charity Partner. Fundraising minimum required for entry.
• Open Relay - Participate as a Relay Team of 2 or 3 to divide and conquer the Escape course.
• Corporate Escape Relay - Participate as a Relay Team of 3 while fundraising in support of the American Cancer Society. every team commits to raising a minimum of $2,000 - the more you raise, the more benefits you unlock!
• Collegiate Division - Undergraduate and Graduate School student triathletes competing in teams of five on behalf of their college or university. One female is required in the team of five individuals.

ABOUT THE RACE

For more than 45 years, triathletes from around the world have made the pilgrimage to San Francisco to attempt a challenge once thought impossible – the Escape From Alcatraz. 

Entering its 47th year in 2027, this iconic Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon attracts thousands of adventurous athletes from all 50 states and over 50 countries, eager to test their endurance against the city’s legendary bay waters, steep hills, and rugged terrain. 

Consistently ranked as a bucket list triathlon, it’s a summer showdown to see who truly has what it takes to ESCAPE.

The course features an intense 1.5-mile swim from the waters near Alcatraz Island, an 18-mile bike ride through the Presidio's rolling hills, a demanding 8-mile run that includes the famed Sand Ladder, before an exhilarating finish at Marina Green. 

Race weekend also includes a two-day Fitness Festival at Marina Green, free and open to the public, featuring the Official Escape Merchandise Store, a Beer Garden, local food trucks, product giveaways, and interactive sponsor activations- all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the City by the Bay.