WHY RUN Malibu

Hi, my name is Erica and in 2015 I became the Race Director of this incredible event, the Malibu Half Marathon & 5K. At that time the event had been around for six years, but it had never been able to realize its full potential. Although the course, along the ocean’s iconic Pacific Coast Highway is among the most scenic routes in California, the runners' experience, marketing, and relationship with the local community had been overlooked. With the help of David MacVittie and

The Malibu Half Marathon & 5K is to return Sunday, Nov. 6, with a beachside course that is flat, fast and fun, from start to finish. Nearly 2,000 runners are expected to soak up spectacular views of waves crashing on the shoreline, surfers and sunbathers in the water, rocky bluffs, and golden hills. In its eighth year, this event is a rare opportunity to run the storied Pacific Coast Highway along the beach without fighting cars or traffic. This year’s running features premiu