Tough Mugu
Malibu, United States • 18 Jul 2026
Tough Mugu
The Tough Mugu is a trail running event offering two distances: a 25 km trail and a 10 km trail. It is part of the Bulldog Challenge Series of races. The event is located at La Jolla Canyon in Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, California.
25 km Course: The course is approximately 15.75 miles long with 2,427 feet of elevation gain. It uses the Ray Miller Trail and includes mountain fire roads and single-track paths. The route passes Mugu Peak and offers views of the Channel Islands and Boney Mountain. There are several aid stations along the course with specific cut-off times for runners. The total time limit for the 25 km is 3.5 hours.
10 km Course: The 10 km route is approximately 6.2 miles long with 1,164 feet of elevation gain. It also uses parts of the Ray Miller Trail. There is one aid station on the course. The time limit for the 10 km is 3 hours.
Participants receive a finisher medal and a race shirt. Post-race activities include a breakfast and a festival with a beer garden. The event is cupless, meaning participants must provide their own reusable cup or bottle for fluids at aid stations.
A prize purse is awarded for top overall finishers, and age group awards are given. The event features professional timing, course marking, medical support, and sports massage services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.