By pilsk on 06/09/2007 10:23

To get into this race you have to register for the ballot around November. I missed a place on the first ballot but was offered a place after the second ballot in January. I think they like to encourage an international field so it is probably easier for overseas entrants to get a place.

If you are heading over to do this race then it is worth getting there a couple of days before to ride the bike course which is pretty technical and do a swim in the bay - the water is pretty cold so it is good to have a dip before the day - makes it less of a shock on race day. It is possible to arrange to do the entire swim from the prison to the swim exit with a guide.

On the day of the race you have to get up pretty early because you have to arrive in time to catch the ferry out to Alcatraz. The race organisers try to encourage everyone (particularly first timers)...

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