Malibu Half Marathon & 5K

Sunday, November 4, 2018 • Malibu, CA • Course Map

Rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, waves crashing against the shoreline, and plenty of rugged hills await on a gorgeous point-to-point route along the Pacific Coast Highway at the Malibu Half Marathon, which makes its 9th annual running this year with the 13.1-mile and 5K race.

Though in past years the race has included a full marathon and kids’ races, last fall the race organizers have announced they’ll now focus on the half marathon only, with a redesigned course for the 13.1-miler that will start and finish at Zuma Beach.

From the starting line for the half marathon, the course then proceeds from east to west entirely along the Pacific Coast Highway to the half-way turnaround near San Nicolas Canyon. After they make the turn, runners head back along the route they’ve just run, back to the finish line at Zuma Beach.

When they cross the finish line, runners will receive not just a race medal but also a commemorative race towel, which they can use to dry off after they’ve taken a dip in the ocean to cool off after the race finish.

Along the way, the race route offers some of this part of coastal California’s truly spectacular views. While the first several miles of the half marathon route offer up pristine coastline — along which the only modern intrusion is the highway — the last few miles bring runners past beautiful beachfront homes, one after another, many of which are owned by Hollywood’s biggest names.

The course for the race is USATF-certified, and organizers add that runners will have 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete the half marathon.

Shuttle bus transportation will be provided from the designated parking areas (see the official race website for more on parking). You’ll need to be there early, however — the buses to take runners to the starting line begin at 5:30 AM, while the last bus for the half starting line leaves at 6:40 AM.

The organizers stress: “Do not be late!”

All photos courtesy Malibu International Half Marathon

Race Weather & Climate

Nestled along the Southern California coastline, about 38 miles west of downtown Los Angeles, Malibu typically sees mild to moderately warm weather virtually year-round.

In November, temperatures average between 54°F and 67°F — on the day of the race (Nov. 4), the average low is 56°F and the average high is 68°F — while rainfall totals average just over 1 inch for the month.

Past Results

• 2017 Malibu Half Marathon Results
• 2016 Malibu Half Marathon Results
• 2015 Malibu International Half Marathon Results
• 2014 Malibu International Half Marathon Results
• 2013 Malibu International Half Marathon Results

Course Map

See the race route map for the Malibu International Half Marathon here.

Starting Time

• 7:00 AM – half marathon
• 7:30 AM – 5K

Fees

• $99 – $174 for the half marathon
• $35 – $110 for the 5K

Registration

To reserve your spot in the 2018 running of California’s Malibu Half Marathon or 5K race, register online at Active.com here.

Official Race Website

malibumarathon.com

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