2026 Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim

The Wolfpack Regional Modern Pentathlon is an all-day event in which participants have an opportunity to compete in all five disciplines of the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon as it will be featured at the LA 2028 Games. These sports include ninja obstacle course racing, fencing, swimming, and laser-run (running and laser pistol shooting).

Competition Venues:

Obstacle Course Race: Ninja Republic in San Mateo, CA

All Other Events: Sequoia High School in Redwood City, CA

Schedule:

8:00 am - 11:00 am: Obstacle Course Race at Ninja Republic

11:30 am - 2:30 pm: Fencing at Sequoia High School Main Gym

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Swimming at Sequoia High School Pool

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Laser-Run at Sequoia High School Stadium

This event is suitable for people of all genders, abilities, and ages (7+). No previous experience is needed.

For purposes of division assignment, the age of an athlete is their age as of December 31, 2026.

For youth athletes, the 2026 Wolfpack Regional Modern Pentathlon will serve as a selection competition for Team USA for the 2026 UIPM Youth and Junior World Championships. Participants will gain valuable experience for the 2026 USAPM National Championships, which will be held in the Fall (location and date TBD).

Please contact Coach Kirt at president@wolfpackpentathlon.com for more information.

The Menlo Park Kids Triathlon (“MPKT”) is a triathlon specifically for kids ages from 4 to 17 years old. A triathlon is a race that consists of a combination of three sports: swimming, cycling, and running. The kids start the race with swimming at the Burgess Pool in waves (triathlon speak for groups) of 20 to 25 kids. From the swim, they run to the transition area to put on their helmets, shoes, and anything else they need. They then mount their bikes and head out to the bike course. When the kids are done with the bike, they head back to transition to put their bike away, and head to run round Burgess Park. They finish the race in the park by crossing through the finishing chute!

Every swimmer dreams of making the ultimate "ESCAPE" from the historical island prison located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay! This is the swim the Anglin Brothers and Frank Lee Morris successfully attempted in their escape from Alcatraz on the night of June 12, 1962. Who knows where they are now? Who cares?!! Now it's YOUR turn! The event is limited and sells out months in advance every year so don't wait too long to register!

PLEASE NOTE: This swim is NOT for NOVICES. This event is for experienced open-water swimmers only. You should be able to swim one mile comfortably in a pool in under 40 minutes.

Welcome to the

Alcatraz Open Swim 2026!

(previously known as the Alcatraz Invitational)

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Dive into the Alcatraz Open Swim (formerly the Alcatraz Invitational), in which swimmers take on the legendary waters of the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy jaw-dropping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and earn ultimate bragging rights as you conquer this epic 1.4-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a recent convert to open water, this adventure is open to all who dare to prepare!

Tentative Schedule

Saturday, September 12, 2026

5:00 pm -7:00 pm – Packet pickup and merchandise sales in front of South End Rowing Club (SERC), 500 Jefferson (corner of Hyde)

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Pasta dinner

Sunday, September 13, 2026

5:00 am Check in, body marking, bag check open in front of South End Rowing Club (SERC), 500 Jefferson (corner of Hyde)

6:00 am Check in closes

6:20 am Swimmer briefing

6:40 am Swimmers walk to ferry at Pier 43.5

7:30 am Ferry departs

7:45 am Swim begins

7:45 am Merch sales open

8:10 am Finish line & breakfast opens

9:15 am Last swimmer out of the water

10:00 am Awards Ceremony