Race Weekend 2026
Race Information
Everything you need to know for race weekend — schedule, parking, hotels, packet pickup, and more.
Race Weekend
Weekend Schedule
September 19-20, 2026 — Zuma Beach, Malibu, CA
SATURDAY
September 19, 2026
6:30 AM
Parking Opens
3 Zuma Beach Access Road
6:45 AM
packet pickup
Packet Pickup and Transition Area for Triathlon for Kids Opens
7:50 AM
KIDS TRI PRE-RACE MEETINGS
3 Zuma Beach Access Road
8:00 AM
RACE START: KIDS TRI WAVE 1
Ages 12 -14 division
8:30 AM
RACE START: KIDS TRI WAVE 2
Ages 9-11 division
8:45 AM
RACE START: KIDS TRI WAVE 3
Parent & Child division
10:00 AM
Kids Tri Awards Ceremony
Zuma Beach main stage
12:00 PM
BEACH EXPO OPENS
Mandatory packet pickup & bike drop for Zuma and Olympic Distance races now open
1:00 PM
PRE-RACE MEETING #1
Pre-race meeting #1 at Main Stage
3:00 PM
PRE-RACE MEETING #2
Pre-race meeting #2 at Main Stage
4:00 PM
Packet Pickup & Beach expo Close
sunday
September 20, 2026
4:30 AM
Parking Opens
3 Zuma Beach Access Road
5:00 AM
Transition area opens
Athletes may rack bikes and set up
6:35 AM
Transition Area Closes for Olympic Distance Racers
Head to swim start
7:00 AM
Olympic Distance Start
1.5k swim | 40k bike | 10k run
7:15 AM
Transition Area Closes for Zuma Distance Racers
Head to swim start
7:30 AM
Zuma Distance Waves
0.5 mi swim | 16 mi bike | 4 mi run
8:00 AM
Donor Brunch Opens
Challenged Athletes Foundation Donor Brunch Opens
10:30 AM
Awards Ceremony
Main stage at Zuma Beach. Transition area reopens.
12:00 PM
event closed
Getting There
Parking
Athlete Parking
Zuma Beach Parking Lots — 3 Zuma Beach Access Road, Malibu CA 90265. Proceed to the north end. Check your Athlete Confirmation for opening times.
Spectator Parking
Spectators park in the Zuma Beach Parking Lots. Closes 6:30 AM Sunday. No exit allowed until after 10:30 AM.
Directions
From the 101 Freeway: Take Kanan Road exit toward the ocean, turn right on Pacific Coast Highway. Zuma Beach is approximately 4 miles north on your left. GPS: 30000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90265.
From Santa Monica: Head north on PCH through Malibu. Zuma Beach will be on your left, approximately 26 miles from Santa Monica.
Gear Up
Bike Rental
Rent your race bike on-site from Newbury Park Bicycle Shop. Pick up at packet pickup Saturday, return after your race Sunday. NP Bike Shop was named Bicycle Retailer of the Year 2022.
Pickup
Saturday Sep 19 at Packet Pickup
Return
Sunday Sep 20 after your race
Location
On-site at Zuma Beach
Provider
Newbury Park Bicycle Shop
Stay Nearby
Hotels
Reserve with special ZBT group rates at nearby hotels in Agoura Hills.
Courtyard Thousand Oaks Agoura Hills & TownePlace Suites
29505 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Hampton Inn & Suites
Agoura Hills
30255 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Saturday, September 19
Beach Expo
Come hang out on the shores of Malibu as you meet the partners who help make the Zuma Beach Triathlon possible!
Mandatory check-in for all Sunday races takes place throughout Saturday. All Sunday competitors must check in Saturday — no race-day check-in available.
Packet Pickup
Race packet, timing chip, swim cap, bib number
Gear Vendors
Top tri gear from sponsors and exhibitors
Sponsor Sampling
Nutrition samples from race sponsors
Athlete Briefing
Course walkthrough and Q&A with officials
Bike Rental
Pick up your NP Bike Shop rental on-site
Family Zone
Spectator activities for the whole family