Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum age requirement to participate in the races is 14 years old.

Yes

Yes

Finisher Medal, T-Shirt, Swim Cap, Timing Chip, Bike number, Bib number, Malibu Tribe subscription, and wristband.

Thank you for your interest! Our event could not happen without our incredible volunteers.
Please email us at info@malibutri.com and we will contact you shortly.

The water temperature is usually 62-66 degrees. 

LA County Lifeguards will be present at all times during races.

Spectators are encouraged to watch head to the main event site at Zuma Beach to watch the weekend of events. The best locations are lots 7 and 8, where the event takes place. Due to limited parking, spectators should part at Point Dume parking lot or on Pacific Coast Highway. Please obey all posted signs.

Olympic Distance: 11:00am on Saturday, Sept. 30

Classic Distance: 10:00am on Sunday, Sept. 18

Yes, please email info@malibutri.com to be put on a waitlist. Slots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Please visit our official rules page for everything you need to know!

Please visit our official rules page for everything you need to know!

We will be holding Fundraising Swim Clinics for those who raise over $350 for CHLA

Please reach out to info@malibutri.com if you’d like to create your fundraising page!

Please refer to our resource page for bike options.

No. Wetsuits are not required, but most people do choose to race in them. The water temperature is usually 62-66 degrees.

Body Marking will take place at the Transition Area beginning at 5:00 am.

At the registration tent the day prior to the event.

No, you have to collect it in person.

ID and USAT membership (if you have one).

Yes, if you are an annual member we need to see your membership when you pick up your race packet at registration.

Participants can park at Zuma Beach, Malibu, CA.
Spectators should park at Malibu High School - 30215 Morning View Dr., or at Point Dume.

To park at Zuma Beach, you should arrive before 5am.

The start line is a short walk from the Expo/Transition area.

No.

Swim cap color will be displayed on the wave start sheet. The waves will also be available on our website closer to race weekend.

Swim Course Length: 0.5 miles. Cut-off Time: The swim course closes at 9:15am (1 hour after the last swim wave starts).
Bike Course Length: 17 miles. Cut-off Time: The bike course closes at 11:05am (1 hour 50 mins after swim course closes).
Run Course Length: 4 miles. Cut-off Time: All runners must be off the race course at 12:30 pm. (1 hours 25 mins after bike course closure).

Swim Course Length: 1.5 kilometers. Cut-off Time: The swim course closes at 9:10 am (1 hours, 10 mins after last wave start).
Bike Course Length: 40 kilometers. Cut-off Time: The bike course closes at 11:15 am (2 hours 10 mins after swim course closure).
Run Course Length: 10 kilometers. Cut-off Time: The run course closes at 12:30 pm (1 hours 25 mins after bike course closure).

Water, Electrolytes

Zuma Beach, Malibu, CA

Every 5 minutes (wave start schedules will be posted on our website as we get closer to event weekend).

Waves are allocated by Age Groups, in 5 year increments.

Zuma Beach, Malibu, CA

A detailed event day schedule will be posted on our website as we get closer to race weekend.

A detailed event day schedule will be posted on our website as we get closer to race weekend.

A detailed event day schedule will be posted as we get closer to race weekend.

You will have to walk back from the finish line.

Please contact Sportstats via their app.

FinisherPix will be providing race photo options for athletes. Please reach out to them at support@finisherpix.com if you have any questions.