Why Malibu Moves stays with people long after race weekend

Some events come and go.

Malibu Moves is the kind people keep thinking about.

Not because of a single moment—but because of how the entire experience unfolds. The way it feels to arrive. The way the day flows. The way you leave feeling more connected than when you showed up.

Here’s why Malibu Moves has quietly become an annual tradition for so many—and why this year might be the right time to experience it for yourself.

It doesn’t feel intimidating, even if it’s your first time

A lot of people sign up for Malibu Moves feeling unsure. Unsure about their pace. Their distance. Whether they “belong” at an event like this.

That hesitation usually disappears within minutes of arriving.

Malibu Moves was intentionally built to feel welcoming. Walkers line up next to runners. First-timers share space with experienced athletes. There’s no pressure to prove anything—just an open invitation to move in whatever way feels right for you.

You don’t have to earn your place here. You already have one.

The setting changes how you experience the miles

Running or walking safely along the Pacific Coast Highway hits differently.

The ocean air. The open road. The rhythm of movement with Malibu as the backdrop. It has a way of quieting your thoughts and pulling you into the present moment.

People often say they expected the views to be beautiful. What surprises them is how grounding the experience feels.

This isn’t a course you rush through. It’s one you remember.

The finish line feels like a celebration, not a checkpoint

At Malibu Moves, the finish line isn’t about being done—it’s about being welcomed.

Music. Smiles. Cheers. Space to linger. Space to reconnect. Space to celebrate whatever it took for you to get there.

Some people cry. Some laugh. Some hug strangers. Some sit quietly with their medal and take it all in.

There’s no right reaction. There’s just room for the moment.

It’s built by people who care about the long game

Malibu Moves is a locally owned, women-founded event built with intention. Decisions are made with longevity in mind—protecting the experience, honoring the community, and creating something that people want to return to year after year.

Registration supports local initiatives and youth programs, but more than that, it supports an event that’s rooted in care. Care for participants. Care for the place. Care for how movement can bring people together.

The kind of weekend that becomes “your thing”

Every year, we hear the same thing:

“I didn’t expect to feel this connected.”
“I’m bringing a friend next time.”
“This is the one I don’t want to miss again.”

Malibu Moves doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. It focuses on creating a meaningful, memorable experience—and lets the rest unfold naturally.

If you’ve been on the fence, consider this your nudge.

Join us this October at Zuma Beach and experience Malibu Moves for yourself.