Zuma Beach
$243–$403, Olympic distance $253–$414
Swim, bike and run for a good cause along Malibu’s iconic coastline at this spectator-friendly triathlon. If you’re not feeling quite up for a 1/2-mile swim, 16-mile bike ride and 4-mile run (or even longer distances for the Olympic race), you can always just spend a day at the beach cheering on the athletes. A kids’ triathlon will take place the day before, on September 19. This year’s event will again support the Challenged Athletes Foundation and Boys and Girls Club of Malibu.