
From the Organizer
Join us on October 24 & 25 at Zuma Beach for Malibu's only official running and walking event. Choose between the scenic Half Marathon, the energizing 10K, the fast-paced 5K, or the fun-filled 1K Kids Run & 1-Mi Zuma Dash. This event welcomes participants of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels, celebrating movement, community, and the beauty of Malibu.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Monica Pier, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
10,516
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
138
Days to train
Coming Up
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17 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K
Oct 24, 2026