Embarking on a training journey for a race can be both a transformative and empowering experience. Setting clear goals and defining your path are crucial steps in ensuring a successful and fulfilling journey. Below, we will share several insights and strategies to help you set meaningful goals and chart your course as you start your training journey for Run Malibu 2023. Know Your Why: Before jumping into your training, take a moment to reflect on your motivation for participating in a running race. Is it to challenge yourself physically or mentally? To connect with community? Or perhaps to sup ..read more

What does it mean to build a legacy? We believe that "legacy"can mean many different things and take many forms, and that it is ultimately up to the individual to define "legacy" for themselves. However, when backed by greater purpose, it can leave an indelible mark on both the individual and the communities they touch. Building a personal legacy through movement is a profound endeavor that goes beyond mere physical activity. It requires a commitment to the self and daily investments towards a long-term goal. Over time, it takes shape as a transformative journey through which individuals harn ..read more

Hi, everyone, My name is Cassidy Case. I recently joined the Run Malibu team as Director of Community and want to introduce myself. I am a runner, a parent, a member of the Malibu community, and have a long history with the Run Malibu race series. As Director of Community, I serve as the bridge between our race series and the community, both locally in Malibu/Los Angeles and globally. My job includes shaping and supporting your race experience, from the moment you first hear about Run Malibu to the moment you depart Zuma Beach after your race. I, alongside the Run Malibu team, am focused on b ..read more

Running is a mental sport, so they say. Picture this: you’re lacing up your sneakers for the big day, ready to take on the world, or at least the Run Malibu Marathon. As you step out the door, you can feel the mental battle already brewing. Will you be able to motivate yourself to push through when your body starts to ache, or will you give in to the voice in your head telling you to quit? Let’s face it, when it comes to running, mental toughness is just as important as physical strength. From training runs to race day, conquering your mind is key to achieving your running goals. From self-do ..read more

A letter from your Race Director - Erica Segel: I strongly believe in the life-changing power of being active, doing physical exercise and being outdoors. Most agree that regular physical activity, especially outdoors, can improve our physical and mental health, boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy. Yet, we fail in finding the motivation and the consistency to do so regularly, myself included. During my years as a race director I’ve witnessed countless incredible and remarkable stories, your stories, of how people have turned their lives around thanks to physical activity, but the ..read more

Malibu, CA (November 5 & 6, 2022) — The 14th Annual Malibu Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run presented by Rusnak BMW sells out for the fifth year in a row with over 4500 participants. For the first time in the history of the event, athletes have had the option to register as nonbinary adding an important and necessary step towards greater gender inclusion in sports. The 5K and Kids’ Fun Run took place on Saturday, Nov. 5th, while runners for the half marathon raced the following morning on Sunday, Nov. 6th. The event took place at famed Zuma Beach, Malibu with runners and walkers tackling t ..read more

The Malibu Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run presented by Rusnak BMW, is ready to set a new attendance record this year with over 4,500 runners registered to race. The 5K and Kids’ Fun Run will take place on Saturday, November 5th, while runners for the Half Marathon will start the following day on Sunday, November 6th. “I strongly believe that running and walking are powerful tools that provide remarkable physical and mental health benefits. Additionally, it creates an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. It’s an incredibly supportive community to be part of.” said race directo ..read more

At Run Malibu we are passionate about celebrating the everyday superheroes out there that make this world a better place because of their beliefs and values. Today we want to honor Guillermo Romero one of our amazing Legacy Runners. Guillermo started running to get healthier. Having been dealing with Type 2 diabetes for over 15 years he decided, with the support of his wife of 31 years Martha, to embrace a healthier lifestyle and running seemed like a great option to them. ‘Living with ​​Type 2 diabetes can be challenging at times’ says Guillermo. ‘Trying to find the right gel, recovery drink ..read more

At Run Malibu we are passionate about celebrating the everyday superheroes out there that make this world a better place because of their beliefs and values. Today we want to honor ,Hilda Gonzalez an avid walker and community builder. Hilda is an accomplished attorney and has practiced law for approximately 34 years. She first approached walking a few years ago. She would carve out some time to hit the pavement before work or during her lunch break as a means to de-stress and get re-energized and better dace her work day. “I discovered that walking really opened up my mind as well as making m ..read more

At Run Malibu we are passionate about celebrating the everyday superheroes out there who make this world a better place because of their beliefs and values. Today we want to honor ,Monica Bobadilla. Monica’s journey with running started 10 years ago. As many of us do, she approached running with the hope of improving both her mental and physical health. “One day, I just got out of the door and kept walking. I did that for a few days, and then I started adding some running. I was slow and I took a lot of walk breaks, but that worked for me.” Monica recalls. She hasn’t stopped ever since. “Life ..read more