IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has confirmed that the 35th Annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will take place on Sunday 7 June 2015, in San Francisco. This world-renowned event attracts 2,000 triathletes from more than 40 countries and sells out within hours. Lottery registration for the 2015 race will open on Monday 1 September 2014.
“2015 marks the 35th year of the iconic Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, which continues to be a bucket list race for triathletes from around the world,” said IMG Senior Vice President James Leitz. “Since the first race back in 1980, the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon has skyrocketed in popularity as one of the most challenging races on today’s triathlon calendar.”
More than 2,000 race participants from around the globe including a number of the world’s top pro athletes, will take over the streets and waters of San Francisco for this prestigious triathlon. Showcasing the beauty of San Francisco, triathletes will embark on a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the shoreline of Marina Green, an 18 mile hilly bike ride through the Presidio and an eight mile trail run through Baker Beach and up the infamous Sand Ladder.
Fans will not want to miss this world class sporting event at the Marina Green where they can see the swim start and end, the athlete transition area and finish line. Spectators are also invited to enjoy the free Fitness Festival & Expo throughout the weekend featuring dozens of vendors, product demonstrations, refreshments and more.
The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon lottery registration opens on Monday 1 September and closes on Friday 24 October 2014. The first drawing will take place on Monday 29 September, and the second drawing on Monday 27 October 2014.
In addition to the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, IMG has a number of event properties. IMG’s Challenger World operation develops and delivers events in some of the world’s most stunning cities and regions including: London, Abu Dhabi, Paris, Melbourne, San Francisco, Alpe d’Huez, Barcelona and many others.
Challenger World events include the London Triathlon, Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon, Sure Run to the Beat, Etape Calendonia, Etape Pennines, EDF Alpe d’ Huez Triathlon and Garmin Barcelona Triathlon.
Earlier this year, IMG and The Color Run confirmed the extension of their partnership agreement for the expansion of The Color Run into dozens of countries across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Meanwhile, the Beijing International Triathlon is owned by the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing and produced by IMG Worldwide. This triathlon is part of the Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series, and the only qualifying event in Asia for the iconic Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
IMG Worldwide is a global sports, fashion and media business, with 3,500 employees operating in more than 30 countries around the globe. IMG’s areas of expertise are diverse and wide ranging: IMG College; IMG’s Joint Ventures in India, Brazil, China and Turkey; IMG Media; IMG Events and Federations; IMG Golf and IMG Tennis; IMG Fashion; IMG Models; IMG Art+Commerce; IMG Clients; IMG Academy; IMG Consulting and IMG Licensing.
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