Build your Alcatraz Sharkfest plan
Your coach opens with the Alcatraz Sharkfest set for September 25, 2027, asks about your week and your fitness, then writes every session of your open-water swim plan. Free, and you can start as a guest. About 46 weeks to go.
Start your Alcatraz Sharkfest plan- Formats
- 1.5 Miles
- Sport
- Swimming
Alcatraz Sharkfest distances
- 1.5 Miles 2,410 m
Course
The Alcatraz Sharkfest course
A 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park in San Francisco. Chartered ferries take swimmers out to the east side of the island, and the course cut-off is 75 minutes.
Read the full course notes
The organizer says it is for experienced open-water swimmers only. There are wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories; fins are allowed but rule you out of awards, and snorkels are not allowed.
- Formats
- 1.5 Miles
What to train for
Build open-water confidence before race day: regular swims in open water, sighting practice every few strokes, and steady pacing over the full distance rather than a fast start.
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Ask Claude for this plan
Add Athlete Space to Claude once, then paste this prompt and put in your own numbers.
Build me a open-water swim season for the Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim on September 25, 2027. I train about [hours] hours a week, [days] days a week.
Alcatraz Sharkfest training questions
How long should I train for the Alcatraz Sharkfest?
Most athletes give a open-water swim eight to sixteen weeks of focused training on top of an existing base. The coach counts back from your actual race date, so if you have less time than that it builds the best plan the remaining weeks allow rather than pretending you have longer.
What is the Alcatraz Sharkfest course like?
A 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park in San Francisco.
How cold is the water at the Alcatraz Sharkfest?
The Alcatraz Sharkfest does not publish a typical water temperature. The athlete guide gives the wetsuit rule for race day: check it before you plan your open-water sessions.
Do I need an account to get a Alcatraz Sharkfest training plan?
Start as a guest and save a free account later. Your coach writes your open-water swim plan and adapts it every week as you log your training. No card.