HALF MARATHON | 5K | KIDS RUN
Event Schedule
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2025
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Dolphin Dash – Kids Run
11:00 AM
BIB pick up time: 10:30 AM Location: El Dorado Park at CSU Channel Islands Campus
Michelob ULTRA Beer Garden
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
5K participants can claim their complimentary beer after the race! All 5K participants (and Half Marathon Participants picking up their BIBs) 21+ can enjoy a post-race beer. Please bring your ID if you would like to enjoy a beverage. Last call at 2:45pm
Race Expo & Half Marathon Packet Pick-up
9:30 AM - 3:00PM
Bring your confirmation email with your unique QR code (to be sent Wednesday) and your ID to expedite the pick-up process. Expo Location: El Dorado Park at CSU Channel Islands Campus. 1 University Dr. Camarillo, CA
5K Start
9:00 AM
Location: El Dorado Park at CSU Channel Islands Campus
5K Packet pick-up
7:30 - 8:45 AM
5Kers Only: Bring your confirmation email with your unique QR code (to be sent Wednesday) and your ID to expedite the pick-up process. Location: El Dorado Park at CSU Channel Islands Campus
Finish Festival
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Half Marathon Start
7:00 AM
Gear Check Opens
5:30AM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Location: adjacent to the Start Line in El Dorado Park on the campus of CSU Channel Islands.
Location: El Dorado Park on the campus of CSU, Channel Islands.
Mugu Canyon Rest Area, (accessible via shuttle ONLY) Celebrate your 2025 Run Malibu finish with the ultimate party! The Finish Line Festival will kick off at 8:00AM with a wide range of vendors, music, food trucks and more. Get ready to immerse yourself in #TheGoodLife
Packet Pick-Up
Location: El Dorado Park at CSU Channel Islands Campus
All Half Marathon participants are required to pick up their race packets at the Saturday Race Expo, unless you have pre-purchased race day packet pick-up or upgraded to Race Day VIP.
At the Race Expo, participants will pick up their race bib, event shirt, race tote bag, and other goodies.
Race day packet pick-up instructions and Race Day VIP instructions will be emailed on Wednesday for those that purchased these services.
VENDORS
Visit and browse an array of athletic lifestyle vendors.
ACTIVATIONS
Engage with various partner activations.
MERCH
Grab exclusive Run Malibu merch from the Official Merchandise store.
PARKING AT THE EXPO
Follow Event Parking signs to park in Parking Lot A3 on the CSUCI campus and cross the pedestrian bridge to the Race Expo.
Packet Pick-Up FAQs
Yes, you may switch distances, if there is still capacity. Please email info@runmalibu.com to switch distances prior to Sunday, November 9th otherwise please visit the Solutions Table at the Race Expo to make this request.
• 5K participants may pick up on their Saturday Race Day for no extra fee.
• Half Marathon participants, if you are unable to attend the Race Expo, on Saturday, you may purchase Sunday Race Day Packet Pick-up and pick up your items on race morning close to the Start Line. Race Day packet pick-up opens at 5:30am.
Visit your ACTIVE MyEvents account, find your Malibu Half Marathon & 5K entry, click “Purchase merchandise”, and add Race Day Pick-Up to your entry for $25.
Bring your confirmation email with your unique QR code (to be sent Wednesday) and your ID to expedite the pick-up process
Yes, please send your proxy with a copy of driver's license (digital picture is OK) and your confirmation email to expedite the pick-up process. Proxies may only pick up packets for up to 3 people.
Run Malibu 5K
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
START TIME: 9:00AM
EL DORADO PARK AT CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS CAMPUS
5K FAQS
Gear check is not available for the 5K. The race parking areas are adjacent to the start line. Participants can pick up their race shirt after their race if desired.
The top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers overall will receive an award.
The top (3) male, female, and non-binary finishers in each age group will receive an award. Please see the age groups below:
5K: Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Awards must be picked up on-site at the Awards table after the race.
Have your friends and family track your progress while you run your race.
Click here to sign up for text updates from different spots along the course!
ALL Wheelchair/Handcycle athletes must start with the general race start at 9:00 am.
5K participants can claim their complimentary beer after the race! All 5K participants (and Half Marathon Participants picking up their BIBs) 21+ can enjoy a post-race beer. Please bring your ID if you would like to enjoy a beverage. Last call at 2:45pm
Follow Event Parking signs to park in Parking Lot A3 on the CSUCI campus and cross the pedestrian bridge to the Start Line at El Dorado Park.
Location: Parking Lot A3
University Dr, Camarillo, CA 93012
Dolphin Dash Kids' Run
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
START TIME: 11:00AM
EL DORADO PARK AT CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS CAMPUS
Dolphin Dash Info
The Dolphin Dash Kids Run is open to kids between the ages of 4 and 10 and will take place: at the 5K start line, during our expo.
All youth participants will receive a race bib and finishers medal, plus a supportive crowd cheering them on as they run around the track.
Please note that this event is untimed and will not record results or placing. This event is meant to inspire kids to explore running, challenge themselves and most of all, have fun.
The Dolphin Dash is in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, with a portion of every entry donated back to them.
Run Malibu Half Marathon
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 2025
START: 7:00AM
EL DORADO PARK AT CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS CAMPUS
Half Marathon FAQS
• Opens at 5:30am
• Participants must place items in a clear plastic bag to be provided at the event.
• Gear check will be located in the Athlete’s Village adjacent to the start line at CSU Channel Islands.
• All gear must be dropped off before 6:40am in order for it to be transported to the Finish Line.
• Participants must pick up their Gear in the Finish Festival prior to boarding a shuttle back to CSU Channel Islands.
• Gear must be picked up no later than 12:00pm. Please do not check valuables. Gear is checked at your own risk. The race is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged bags.
• Aid stations will be located at the following locations (all will provide water, portable restrooms, and basic first aid): Miles 1.5, 3, 5, 7, 8.5, 10, & 11.5
• Gatorade Electrolytes will be provided at the aid stations at the following locations: Miles 3, 7, & 10
• Honey Stinger Energy Gels at miles: 5 & 8
• Note: For safety reasons due to the nature of the PCH, all aid stations in the second half of the course are located ocean-side. Outbound runners will have to cross inbound runners’ traffic to reach the aid station. Outbound runners are asked to yield to inbound runners when possible. This affects the stations at miles 8.5, 10 and 11.5.
Join 20 legendary Run Malibu pacers as they look to lead you to the finish line in your goal time. Look for our pacers and their goal finish time signs in the start chute and join them on your way to a strong finish!
Half Marathon: 1:25, 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
The half marathon will operate on a self-seeded corral system. Participants should look for the pace-per-mile signs that line the start line to seed themselves accordingly. Those that plan to walk during the race should plan to start toward the back of the pack to avoid impeding those that are running at a faster pace.
The event will utilize a wave start. At predetermined intervals (every few minutes), the next corral will be released. By using this staggered starting method, the pack will be spread out and allow every runner to settle into their racing rhythm from their first step to the finish line. This will allow sufficient room along the course for the half marathon, and at the finish line, without affecting individuals’ time or the time participants must complete the race. All runners should still plan to park at least two hours prior to their start time.The half marathon has a course time limit of 4 hours. Participants will need to maintain a pace of 20 minutes-per-mile to complete the race. Participants unable to maintain the required pace can continue to complete the race but will be asked to remain out of previously closed traffic lanes and adhere to regular traffic laws. Please note that this course can be very narrow on PCH. Please be mindful of runners passing and leave space for people to pass – stay alert and aware. If you are passing someone, please pass with extreme caution and ALWAYS stay within the cones.
Pacific Coast Highway will be reopened to vehicle traffic on a “rolling basis” determined by the 20 minutes-per-mile pace.
Course support including aid stations, timing mats, and post-race refreshments will be available to those that maintain the required pace. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the event's success. The Finish Line will remain open until 11:30 AM.
The top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers overall will receive an award.
The top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers in each age group will receive an award. Please see the age groups below:
Under 20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Awards must be picked up on-site at the Awards table after the race.
Have your friends and family track your progress while you run your race.
Click here to sign up for text updates from different spots along the course!
ALL Wheelchair/Handcycle athletes must start with the general race start at 7:00 am. Due to the nature of this course, we strongly recommend that wheelchair/ handcycle and participants with strollers exercise their best judgement and approach the course with caution. This course gets very narrow at times and the shoulder of the road may be dirt.
Please note that all participants and spectators will need to take a shuttle back to the car parking lots post-event.
Celebrate your 2025 Run Malibu finish with the ultimate party! The Finish Line Festival will kick off at 8:00AM with a wide range of vendors, music, food trucks and more. Get ready to immerse yourself in #TheGoodLife
One of the perks of Race Day VIP is race day bib pick-up which means that you can skip the Race Expo and go to the Race Day Packet Pick Up tent on race morning to pick up your race number.
The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu VIP Lounge offers the ultimate race day experience, with hot beverages and warming areas for chilly mornings, lounge seating, catered breakfast, and post-race recovery treatments.
Plus, 100% of the $99 fee to upgrade goes back to the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, funding their critically important mental health and wellness programming in our community. If you haven’t upgraded to VIP or wish to include access for friends and family, you may do so at any time (or until passes sell out) in your Active registration portal.
The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu VIP Lounge is located at the start of the half marathon at CSU Channel Islands and will be open from 5:30AM – 7:00AM. The lounge is open at the Finish Line Festival from 7:00AM - 12:00PM.
Those that have paid for Race Day VIP will receive an email on Thursday with additional information about the VIP experience
Getting To The Start
The Half Marathon start line on Sunday is located on CSU Channel Islands campus. All participants and spectators will park here as well. The finish line for the Half Marathon is located on PCH at the Mugu Canyon Rest Area.
Please note that there is absolutely NO parking, drop-offs or alternative access to the finish line – the only way for spectators to reach the finish line is via the Run Malibu shuttles.
Race Day Parking & Sunday Shuttle Options
Follow Event Parking signs to park in Parking Lot A3 on the CSUCI campus and cross the pedestrian bridge to the Start Line at El Dorado Park.
Location: Parking Lot A3
University Dr, Camarillo, CA 93012
Follow Event Parking signs to park in Parking Lot A3 on the CSUCI campus and cross the pedestrian bridge to the Start Line at El Dorado Park.
Location: Parking Lot A3
University Dr, Camarillo, CA 93012
Participants may be dropped off in the main parking lots at CSUCI. Please use extreme caution when loading and unloading and follow the instructions of parking staff. Please be prompt and do not block other vehicles from parking or accessing the lots.
While the half marathon start line is located at the parking location (CSU Channel Islands), we will have shuttles available to transport spectators between the parking location and the race festivities. Please note that access to the Finish Line Festival will ONLY be available via the Run Malibu shuttles. Please do not attempt to park or drop off near the Finish Line Festival on PCH – you will be turned away by CHP officers and blocked from entering.
All participants and spectators will take Run Malibu shuttles from the Finish Line Festival back to their cars after the event.
On race morning, we will have parking staff and signage directing you to your parking location and start line, as well as to the shuttles if you are coming with spectators. We are covering the cost of parking as well as the shuttle rides, but we recommend carpooling as there is limited space available on campus.
Post Race Info
Finish Line Festival
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
7:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate your 2025 Run Malibu finish with the ultimate party! The Finish Line Festival will kick off at 8:00AM with a wide range of vendors, music, food trucks and more. Get ready to immerse yourself in #TheGoodLife
Combo Challenge
Participants that complete the 5K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday are eligible to earn a Combo Challenge award. You may pick up your Combo award in person, at the awards tent in the Run Malibu Finish Festival after your Sunday race.
Commemorate Your Race
Race Day VIP
The Town & Country VIP Lounge presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu offers the ultimate race day experience, with hot beverages, patio heaters for the chilly morning, lounge seating, catered breakfast, and post-race recovery treatments.
Plus, 100% of the $75 to upgrade goes back to the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, funding their critically important mental health and wellness programming in our community. If you haven’t upgraded to VIP or wish to include access for friends and family, you may do so at any time (or until passes sell out) in your Active registration portal.
The Town & Country VIP Lounge will be open from 5:30AM – 12:00PM on Sunday October 13th.
VIP PERKS INCLUDE:
HOT
BEVERAGES
LOUNGE
SEATING
CATERED
BREAKFAST
POST-RACE
RECOVERY TREATMENTS
Register for 2026
Register on-site for the 2026 Malibu Half & 5K. By registering on-site you can expect to receive the absolute LOWEST pricing for the event which is only available at the 2026 Race Expo! Visit the Malibu Half & 5K marketing booth in the event expo to secure your spot!
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HALF MARATHON | 5K | KIDS RUN
