Alcatraz Open Swim

When

September 13, 2026

Where

Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA

Organizer

South End Rowing Club

Overview

Alcatraz Open Swim, formerly known as the Alcatraz Invitational, is an annual open-water swimming event across San Francisco Bay. Participants begin near Alcatraz Island and swim through challenging currents and cold water toward the San Francisco shoreline with support from experienced organizers and safety personnel.

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