Malibu To Host Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Race This Weekend

MALIBU, CA — One week after the LA Marathon brought thousands of runners from Downtown to Century City, Malibu is hosting its own series of races.

On Saturday, a 5K race and Kids’ Fun Run will take place at Zuma Beach. On Sunday, the 13th annual Half Marathon will bring an estimated 4,000 runners to Zuma Beach, who will run a 26-mile route along Pacific Coast Highway.

People are also invited to partake in a “virtual race” to raise money for The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu and Girls on the Run Los Angeles, a nonprofit aimed at increasing physical and mental health for young girls. The two races are expected to raise more than $35,000 for both organizations, the Malibu Times reports.

Charity tickets can be purchased here, while volunteer signups are available here. Volunteer shifts are about 30 minutes, and volunteers will receive a RunMalibu t-shirt, water, snacks, and volunteer service credits (please bring necessary paperwork.)