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Zuma Beach Triathlon
Malibu, CA · Sports
- When
- September 19–20, 2026
- Where
- Zuma Beach · Malibu · CA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Swimmers, cyclists and runners race the Pacific surf, Pacific Coast Highway and the sand at Zuma Beach each September, with an Olympic distance and a shorter Zuma distance plus a kids race the day before. Known for years as the Nautica Malibu Triathlon, it has drawn amateur and celebrity athletes alike since the 1980s. The race weekend anchors Malibu's fall sports calendar.
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