The Zuma Distance

½ MILE SWIM, 18 MILE BIKE, 4 MILE RUN

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Course Overview

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Join Us in Malibu!

Welcome to the most beautiful triathlon location in the world – Zuma Beach in Malibu. From swimming alongside dolphins in the crystal-clear waters of Zuma Beach, to biking the scenic Malibu Coastline to running by the cliffs of Point Dume, The Zuma Beach Triathlon in Malibu is unsurpassed in safety and beauty. We have designed an incredible course completely closed to traffic. You will be treated like a star for the day and will probably see a few along the course as well. The weather is beautiful, wish you were here – sign up early, entries are limited and sure to sell out!

Course Overview

The Zuma Distance welcomes particapants of all abilities! Whether on a relay team with friends and co-workers, attempting your first triathlon or coming to set a faster time, the Zuma Distance is for you. It’s beginner friendly and challenging enough to race hard and fast!

Course Maps

Swim Course: The rectangular shaped course features a full complement of Los Angeles County Lifeguards and starts with a quick swim through the surf followed by a 90-degree right hand turn – follow the coastline another right turn to the finish!

Zuma Distance: 1/2 mile Swim Course

Bike Course: One word – Beautiful! The safest day of the year to bike on Pacific Coast Highway features a loop bike course (2 laps of incredible joy) completely closed to traffic. It’s wide, fast, fun and spectator friendly – Wave to your friends and family as you fly by the main site and get energized for lap 2 of this 2 lap SAFE bike course . A very mellow slight hill will speed you along your way to a personal record.

Bike Course: Zuma Distance 2 Laps

Run Course: Flat and fast out and back course paralleling the beach, simply run 2 miles
to the Point Dume Cliffs, and turn around and sprint back to the finish line.