Alcatraz Invitational

Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/07/2024
5:15 am - 11:00 am

Categories

• Swim

Annual Alcatraz Invitational

Saturday, September 7

If you have always dreamed of swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco, here is your chance!  Join us for a 1.27 mile open water swim from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park in San Francisco.  Our boats will escort you to the island where you will take the plunge and swim back to shore and a delicious breakfast.  Check this off your bucket list this year!

Are you ready for a swim of a lifetime? This swim is a little more than a mile crossing from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park Beach. Cross the San Francisco Bay channel with views of the city, Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge in the distance.

1.27 mile open water swim from a point abeam Alcatraz Island back to the South End Rowing Clubhouse at the foot of the Hyde St. Pier in San Francisco.

Both “Suits” and “Skins” Divisions.  Each participant receives a distinctive Finisher Medal, swim cap, t-shirt, and brunch ticket. Awards to over-all winners in each division.

Spectator passes will be on hold until we get more guidance about boat capacity.

Swimmers 14 and under need to have the permission of the Race Director to swim.  Please email the race director for instructions – sercalcatrazinvitational@gmail.com.

We will send out 2 swim updates prior to the swim to registered participants.

FAQs – Answers to your frequently asked questions are here.

HOTELS – We have compiled a list of hotels in the immediate area of the event here.

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