Malibu Search & Rescue Trail Race

Register Today - 1K, 5K, 10K Trail Race - Malibu Search and Rescue

When:  

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Where:  

Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

What:  

10K Trail Run

5K Trail Run/Walk

1K Kids Run/Walk (under 13 only)

Why:  

Have fun!  Enjoy our beautiful mountains! 

Support Malibu Search & Resuce - your local, all volunteer, search & rescue team.

Register:  

Register for the race today!

 

Last Year's Sponsors

Thank you to these valued sponsors for supporting our trail run event!!!

Celliant Four Seasons Malibu Brewing Comfort Wings Pinnacle Properties Thornhill Bouldedash Wiring Guy

 

1K, 5K, 10K Course Information

Welcome to the annual fundraiser for the Malibu Search and Rescue team!! The all-volunteer team relies on private donations to support its life-saving search and rescue missions, and 100% of event proceeds go directly to the team, its equipment and its mission.

Join SoCalTrail and MSAR on the beautiful trails of Malibu Creek State Park nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains – home turf for the Malibu Search and Rescue team. Hike, run or race either the 5k or 10k distances (or 1k Run/Walk for the Kids) on fire road and single track trails. Celebrate your finish in the beer garden (21+), get a post-race massage and stick around for prize raffles, awards and festival exhibitors. A variety of food trucks will be on-site as well, including plant-based options.

The race courses are primarily single track dirt trail and dirt fire roads.

  • 5K Course
    • 3.4 miles with 294’ of vertical elevation
    • The 5K has 2 aid stations with water and Skratch Hydration
    • 5K course map
  • 10K Course
    • 6.8 miles with 755’ of vertical elevation
    • The 10K has 4 aid station stops with water and Skratch Hydration
    • 10K course map

 

Malibu Search & Rescue - 1K, 5K, 10K

 

Malibu Search & Rescue Trail Race - FAQ

 

How do I get to Malibu Creek State Park?

The park is located at 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302.

Take Ventura Freeway (U.S. 101) to Las Virgenes exit.

South on Las Virgenes (you will pass Mulholland Hwy).

Turn right onto Park Entrance Rd.

Will there be an after-race party?

Yes!  You will be able to celebrate your finish at the after-race party featuring exhibitor food booths, kids bounce house, local business booths, beer garden (21+), and much more.

Are there Sponsorship Opportunities?

Yes!  Come and support Malibu Search and Rescue, your local search & rescue team.  The all-volunteer team relies on private donations to support its life-saving missions.  100% of each dollar generated from this event goes directly to the team, its equipment and its mission.

More information: Sponsorship Opportunities.

Do you have Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes!  Give back to the Santa Monica Mountains community and support the Malibu Search and Rescue Team by volunteering.  Opportunities to help are with parking, registration, post-race festival, aid stations, and pre-running or sweeping the course. All levels of experience welcome!

All volunteers get race swag, meals, and drinks.

Email info@trailrace.com (Subject: VOLUNTEER SAR)

How can I help promote the race?

We'll take all the help that we can get promoting our first annual fundraiser.   Please direct those interested to the registration page or use share our race flyer.

Is the race fee refundable or transferable?

Your entry to the Malibu Search and Rescue Trail Run is non-refundable and non-deferrable, BUT, it is transferrable to another runner, prior to October 28, 2022.  All proceeds go to the non-profit 501(c)(3) Malibu Mountain Rescue Team, Inc (tax ID 95-3786532).