The 28th Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon Presented By Equinox Takes Over Zuma Beach

MALIBU, Calif., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 28^th year, the Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox returns to Zuma Beach on September 14, 2014 for its highly anticipated annual competition. The Classic Distance race hosts some of the world's finest athletes, philanthropists, celebrities and supporters to benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles' renowned Pediatric Cancer Research Program. Beginning at 7 a.m., the race will start with a half-mile Pacific Ocean swim, an 18-mile bike ride and end with a four-mile run through Zuma Beach.

Proceeds from the Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox will benefit the Basic and Translational Cancer Research Program of the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Last year's triathlon raised over $1.08 million with the help of celebrity participants including James Marsden, Max Greenfield, Jillian Michaels and Jon Cryer, among many others.  

"Every year we hear inspiring and heart-warming stories from groups of people both young and old with reasons for joining this competition. It makes producing the Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox so rewarding," said Michael Epstein, president of Michael Epstein Sports Productions, Inc. "We are honored to help support and raise awareness for Children's Hospital Los Angeles." 

"It's truly a magnificent sight to see thousands of participants come together for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox, give their all and be driven by supporting Children's Hospital Los Angeles." said Karen Murray, president of Nautica.

As an international leader, the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is dedicated to providing groundbreaking treatments and therapies for children with some of the most serious and life-threatening forms of cancers.  It is the largest pediatric hematology-oncology program of its kind in the western United States.

"The continued support we receive from the Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox fuels future scientific discoveries and medical advances in the diagnosis and treatment of this terrible illness," said Alan S. Wayne, MD, Director of the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. "Our patients, parents and staff, are deeply grateful to all those involved who, by participating in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox, are joining us in the fight against childhood cancer."

The Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox is comprised of two races including the International Distance Race on Saturday, September 13^th, where participants race through a 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run along the sands of Zuma Beach, and the Classic Distance Race on Sunday, September 14^th, which involves a half-mile ocean swim, 18 mile bike course and 4 mile run. Event-goers can also participate in the Nautica Kids Run, Tot Trot and enjoy games at the Fun Zone.

For event details and more information on the Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox, visit www.nauticamalibutri.com. 

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