46th Annual Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon Returns to the San Francisco Bay, Welcoming Amateur and Professional Athletes from Around the World

April 16, 2026

The iconic Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon joins forces once again with the San Francisco T100 for two days of world-class racing June 6-7

SAN FRANCISCO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The legendary Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon is set to return to the streets and waters of San Francisco on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. Organized by MARI, the weekend will bring together elite professional triathletes and passionate amateur competitors from around the world as the global sports and events company partners with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) once again, making for one of sport’s most iconic endurance events of the year.

The anticipated weekend will kick-off on Saturday, June 6 as the PTO’s T100 Triathlon World Tour returns for its third consecutive year. Fans will have the opportunity to cheer on some of the world’s top professional male triathletes as they compete in the T100 race format across San Francisco’s iconic terrain.

“Escape From Alcatraz is one of the world’s most celebrated triathlons, a bucket list event for professionals and amateurs alike and consistently one of stops on the T100 Triathlon World Tour which our pros say they look forward to and enjoy the most,” said PTO CEO Sam Renouf. “So we’re excited to be building towards our third year together with Mari.”

Bringing together a bold field of age-group athletes from around the globe, the weekend will continue on Sunday, June 7 with the historic Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon. Representing more than 60 countries and all 50 states, competitors will take on the grueling course beginning with the iconic swim from Alcatraz Island, followed by a bike ride through the Presidio and a demanding coastal run finishing at Baker Beach.

“We are thrilled to welcome athletes and fans back to San Francisco for another unforgettable Escape from Alcatraz weekend,” said Jennifer Lau, VP of Action Sports, MARI. “Each year, this race brings together an incredible global community of competitors who are eager to test themselves against one of the most iconic courses in triathlon. With the return of the San Francisco T100 race and the continued legacy of Escape, the weekend truly represents a celebration of the sport at every level.”

Throughout the weekend, Marina Green will once again serve as the central hub of activity for both athletes and spectators. Acting as the location for the race finish and Transition Area, and the complimentary Fitness Festival, attendees will be welcomed to cheer on the racers while exploring lifestyle, health and fitness brands, interactive activations, a variety of food trucks and local vendors, and more.

For more information on the Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon, including athlete participation and event details, please visit www.EscapeAlcatrazTri.com or follow along on social media at @EscapeAlcatrazTri on Instagram, @EscapeAlcatraz on X and EscapeAlcatrazTri on Facebook.

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About MARI

MARI is a global events and experiences company with a portfolio of world-class live properties spanning sports, art, lifestyle, and entertainment. These include major international tennis tournaments, among them the Mutua Madrid Open and Miami Open presented by Itaú, Frieze, a leading voice in contemporary art, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, TodayTix Group, a leading digital ticketing and technology company for theatre and live performance, and Barrett-Jackson, the foremost U.S. collector car auction company. MARI delivers live experiences that bring people together, inspire audiences, and shape culture worldwide.

About Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO)

The PTO is a sports body that is co-owned by its professional athletes, seeking to elevate and grow the sport of triathlon and take it to the next level. Its T100 Triathlon World Tour was introduced in January 2024 and is designated by World Triathlon as the ‘official World Championship for long distance triathlon’. This is part of a 12-year strategic partnership with the sport’s international governing body to develop the sport and it will grow further in 2027 with the launch of the new Triathlon World Tour. The T100 Triathlon World Tour is a season-long schedule of World Championship level races competed over 100km (2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run), where the world’s best triathletes go head-to-head in iconic locations. In 2026, the T100 Tour will deliver its 9-stop T100 Race To Qatar to: the Gold Coast (21-22 March), Singapore (25-26 April), Spain (23-24 May), San Francisco (6-7 June), Vancouver (15-16 August), French Riviera (19-20 September), Dubai (12-15 November), Saudi Arabia (November) & Qatar (11-12 December). T100 weekends are ‘festivals of multisport’ and feature a range of opportunities for amateur athletes of all levels to get involved. From experienced amateurs tackling the 100km distance to first-time swim, bike and run participants taking on single discipline, untimed events. For more information visit www.t100triathlon.com

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