The 2018 race will close out the 2017-2018 Escape Series Qualifying process with valuable slots being awarded to the top three finishers in each age group to the 2018 Escape from Alcatraz in San Francisco. Top age group finishers will receive a FREE slot into this prestigious race. Chosen by many as the most iconic triathlon in the world today, the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is the ultimate bucket list event for any endurance athlete.

-Surf City Escape Triathlon Olympic distance race begins with a challenging 1-mile, open water swim in the Pacific Ocean, entering through the same beach break as the world renowned U.S. Open of Surfing. Triathletes will swim along the shoreline with the backdrop of the famous Huntington Beach Pier.

-A 12-mile, Olympic Distance double-loop bike course takes athletes along the breathtaking Pacific Coast Highway. Showcasing the Pacific Ocean coastline the entire ride, exclusive road closures along PCH will provide athletes plenty of room for a safe fast ride.

-The final 6.2-mile Olympic Distance run will turn up the challenge, taking athletes on to the pristine beach for a deep sand run, then back to the spectator-friendly beachfront start/transition/finish.