SATURDAY, September 19, 2026
KIDS
Triathlon
KIDS
About the Event
Join Us in Malibu
We are proud to present the Zuma Foundation Triathlon for Kids at World Famous Zuma Beach in Malibu. As we use the Zuma Beach Triathlon to help create lifelong family bonds and expose our youth to health and fitness at a very young age, we invite parents to come cheer on their kids!
Partnering with Los Angeles County youth programs — discount and complimentary entries will be available for those in need. Families can also sign up for the Parent/Child division and swim alongside their athlete.
Kids of all abilities are welcome. No experience necessary — just a love of adventure and a willingness to try something new at the most beautiful beach in the world.
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Race Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Zuma Beach · Malibu, California
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Ages 9-11 Swim
100 Yards Open Water
One buoy loop · LA County Lifeguards on hand
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Ages 12-14 Swim
200 Yards Open Water
Two buoy loops · Parent/Child division available
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Bike Course
Flat & Safe — Inside the Parking Lot
Ride to the Zuma Beach entrance sign and back
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Run Course
Flat Paved Run Along Zuma Beach
Beautiful beachside course for all ages
What Makes It Special
Why Race Kids Tri at Zuma
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Safe Ocean Swim
Crystal-clear Pacific waters fully supervised by LA County Lifeguards. A buoy course designed for first-timers with a Parent/Child option.
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Safe Parking Lot Bike
A fully contained, traffic-free bike course inside the Zuma Beach parking lot — safe, flat, and spectator friendly.
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Beachside Run
Flat, paved run alongside the most beautiful beach in Malibu. Easy for families to cheer from start to finish.
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First Tri Trophy
Every finisher receives a medal. First-time triathletes discover the joy of crossing the finish line at World Famous Zuma Beach.
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Course Details
Course Maps and Descriptions
Ages 9-11
100 yd swim · 3 mi bike · 1/2 mi run
You can also sign up in our Ages 9-11 Parent/Child division and swim, bike and run alongside your athlete.
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Swim Course
Swim
100 yd · One Buoy · Zuma Beach Ocean
Beautiful one-buoy ocean swim — swim 50 yards out, circle the buoy, and back to shore. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of LA County Lifeguards on hand. You can also sign up in our Parent/Child division and participate alongside your athlete.
Kids 9-11 Swim Course
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Bike Course
Bike
3 mi · Inside the Zuma Beach Parking Lot
Flat and safe course — fully contained inside the Zuma Beach Parking lot. Your favorite athlete will ride to the World Famous Zuma Beach entrance sign and return back to the transition area. You can also sign up in our Parent/Child division and participate alongside your athlete.
Kids 9-11 Bike Course
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Run Course
Run
1/2 mi · Flat · Alongside Zuma Beach
Beautiful flat paved run alongside Zuma Beach. The course is completely spectator-friendly so families can cheer from start to finish. You can also sign up in our Parent/Child division and participate alongside your athlete.
Kids 9-11 Run Course
Ages 12-14
200 yd swim · 6 mi bike · 1 mi run
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Swim Course
Swim
200 yd · Single Buoy Loop · Zuma Beach Ocean
One lap on our beautiful one-buoy ocean course — swim 100 yards out, circle the buoy, back to shore, a short run across the sand, and once more to the finish. Plenty of LA County Lifeguards on hand!
Kids 12-14 Swim Course
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Bike Course
Bike
6 mi · 2 Laps · Inside Zuma Beach Parking Lot
Two laps on our flat, safe course — fully contained inside the Zuma Beach Parking lot. Your athlete will ride to the World Famous Zuma Beach entrance sign and return to the transition area, twice.
Kids 12-14 Bike Course
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Run Course
Run
1 mi · Flat · Alongside Zuma Beach
Beautiful flat paved run alongside Zuma Beach. Longer than the 9-11 course, this run gives older athletes a real challenge while keeping the stunning beachfront scenery in view the entire way.
Kids 12-14 Run Course
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