Event Site
Zuma Beach is home to the annual Malibu Nautica Triathlon, a benefit for Children's Hospital of LA. The swim portion begins at Zuma Beach, followed by a bicycle segment along the length of Zuma Beach north to Deer Creek Canyon, capped by a run along the sidewalk fronting Zuma Beach. In its 34th year as of 2008, the Malibu Nautica draws competitors from around the world but is best known in popular culture for the Hollywood celebrities and retired Olympic medalists who compete. Stars in recent Nauticas are Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Lopez, William Macy, Felicity Huffman, Carl Lewis, and David Duchovny. Many television stars also compete. In 2008, athletes participating in the Nautica raised nearly $980,000 for Children's Hospital.
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