Nearly 2,000 inspired runners from all over Southern California and around the country are set to participate in this year’s Malibu Marathon on November 6th,starting at 7:00 am. The half marathon and 5K is a beautiful beachside course that’s flat, fast, and fun from start to finish. Nearly 2,000 runners will soak up spectacular views of waves crashing on the shoreline, surfers and sunbathers in the water, rocky bluffs and golden hills. In its 8th year, this event is a rare opportunity to run the storied Pacific Coast Highway along the beach without fighting cars or traffic.
Both courses start and end just north of Point Mugu beach, offering participants a beautiful out-and-back route along the pristine northern Malibu coastline. From the starting line, the course proceeds south, passing Mugu Rock, one of the most distinctive landmarks on PCH and a cinematic backdrop for numerous films and TV commercials. After making the turnaround (just north of Neptune’s Net restaurant for half-marathoners), runners head back up the coast to the finish line. With no significant hills, this course is perfect for anyone looking to attempt a personal record — or just looking for a gorgeous, inspirational event.
This year’s running features premium partners who are elevating the Malibu Half into one of the best races on the West Coast: lululemon, Saje Wellness, Rusnak BMW, KleanLA, uberPOOL, Gatorade, JUST Water, TheBU Kombucha, Clifbar, larabar, and Ekiden Coaching.
Weekend activities include packet pick-up events at lululemon’s Calabasas store on Friday, Nov. 4, and at its Malibu store on Saturday, Nov. 5. On race day, all runners will enjoy a post-race finish festival in Pt. Mugu. Participants can expect special gifts from Saje Wellness, custom recovery juice from Klean LA, a kombucha bar hosted by TheBU, and a runner’s recovery lounge.
For more information or to register for the run, please visit http://www.malibumarathon.com
