Escape from Alcatraz 2027 opens the bib number draw: dates and how to participate
The Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon 2027 has opened the free draw for bib numbers for individual age groups, the main way to get a place in the San Francisco event.
The first window opened on September 23, 2026 , and will remain open until October 20. The athletes selected in this first round will be announced on October 28.
The Sokin Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon 2027 will take place on Sunday, June 6, 2027, in San Francisco . Bib collection, mandatory safety briefings, and the T100 professional race are scheduled for Saturday, June 5.
How to get a race number for Escape from Alcatraz 2027
The event does not offer direct general registration for individual age-group triathletes. To compete in the full course, it is necessary to participate in the Random Drawing, the official lottery used to allocate places.
The organization has established two periods to request a race number:
| Ronda | Application period | Result |
|---|---|---|
| First round | 23 September - 20 October 2026 | 28 October 2026 |
| Second round | October 21 – November 10, 2026 | 18 November 2026 |
Participation in the draw is free . If the athlete is selected, they must then complete the registration and pay the fee to definitively confirm their place.
By 2027, individual age group registration has an official price of $879.
Access to the process is available on the official Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon website.
There is no minimum qualification or specific experience required.
The organization confirms that there is no minimum qualifying time nor is any specific prior experience in triathlon required to participate in the draw.
However, the application requires applicants to list up to three endurance events completed within the last five years. These can be triathlons of similar distance, duathlons, long-distance races, cycling events, or open water swimming crossings.
This information does not serve as a minimum classification requirement, but allows the organization to understand the participants' sporting experience in relation to the particular characteristics of the event.
2,4 km swim from Alcatraz and a very unique route
The Escape From Alcatraz is contested over a modified international distance format with a 2,4-kilometer swim, a 29-kilometer bike ride, and a 13-kilometer run.
The competition begins with participants jumping from a boat into the waters of the bay near Alcatraz Island. They then tackle a cycling route through San Francisco and a running race that passes through areas such as Baker Beach and the famous Sand Ladder before finishing in Marina Green.
The Alcatraz area is also part of the T100 San Francisco . In 2026, Rico Bogen secured his second consecutive victory in San Francisco on one of the most recognizable courses on the circuit. The relationship between the two events began to solidify when San Francisco was added to the T100 schedule.
Other ways to participate without going through the draw
The lottery is the entry route for individual age groups, but it is not the only way to participate in Escape From Alcatraz 2027.
The organization also offers places through the Charity Racer program , which allows participants to secure their entry by committing to fundraising for a charity. Relay races, university competitions, and Corporate Escapes are also available.
Total participation is limited to 2.000 athletes , a maximum conditioned by the capacity of the boat used for the start and by the time limitations of the day.
The next key moment in the process will be October 28 , when the candidates selected in the first round will be announced. The second application period will remain open from October 21 to November 10.
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