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Endless resources to help you prepare for your first triathlon or rock your PR at the world’s most beautiful Olympic Triathlon Course.

Get Race Ready

Everything You Need to Train and Race

Check here for important resources to prepare for the Zuma Beach Triathlon. Whether you’re tackling your very first Tri or chasing a personal record on the world’s best Olympic Triathlon course, we have you covered.

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Swim Training
Open Water Clinics at Zuma Beach
6 dates · July 25 to September 12, 2026
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Bike Training
Newbury Bike Shop
Loaner bikes available. PCH and surrounding Malibu roads
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Tri Training
Transition Training at Zuma Beach
Zuma Distance and Olympic Distance specific
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Podcasts
Tower 26 Triathlon Podcast
Expert tips for every level of athlete
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Training Plans
8-Week and 16-Week Plans
Beginner to advanced — free to download
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Sep 19-20, 2026 at World Famous Zuma Beach, Malibu.

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What We Offer

Train Smarter, Race Better

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Open Water Clinics

Six swim clinics at Zuma Beach supervised by LA County Lifeguards. Master open water technique with world-class coaches before race day.

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Tower 26 Podcast

Expert triathlon coaching podcasts covering swim, bike, and run. Tailored content designed specifically for Zuma Beach Triathlon athletes.

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Training Plans

Free 8-week sprint and 16-week Olympic distance training plans. Perfect for first-timers and seasoned athletes looking to PR.

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Coached Support

Get your personalized coaching from LA’s Top Training Clubs.

Training TOGETHER

Top Training Groups & Clubs

Be Race Ready!

Looking for support as you train for the Zuma Beach Triathlon?
These local and regional groups offer coaching, community, and structured workouts for athletes of all levels.

Conejo Valley Triathlon team
 
Azuza Pacers
 
Conejo Valley Racing

Free Resources

Training Plans

Beginner · 8 Weeks

8-Week Sprint Triathlon Plan for Beginners

You can do a triathlon! Follow this road map from Triathlete.com to cross your first triathlon finish line in just eight weeks. Perfect for the Zuma Distance — no experience necessary.

Intermediate · 16 Weeks

16-Week Olympic Triathlon Training Plan

Rock your first Olympic Distance triathlon with this comprehensive plan from Triathlete.com. The perfect mix of swim, bike, and run to help you cross the Zuma Beach finish line with a smile on your face.

Open Water Training

open water training

Train where you’ll race — at World Famous Zuma Beach! Our open water swim clinics are supervised by Los Angeles County Lifeguards and led by Tower 26’s Head Swim Coach Jim Lubinski. Whether you’re a first-timer nervous about the ocean or a seasoned triathlete looking to sharpen your technique, these clinics will prepare you for race day.

2026 Clinic Dates

July 25Open Water Swim Clinic — Zuma Beach
August 1Open Water Swim Clinic — Zuma Beach
August 15Open Water Swim Clinic — Zuma Beach
August 22Open Water Swim Clinic — Zuma Beach
August 30Open Water Swim Clinic — Zuma Beach
September 12Open Water Swim Clinic — Zuma Beach

All clinics are open to registered Zuma Beach Triathlon athletes and Corporate Challenge participants who raise $350 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.