Tough Mugu

Malibu, United States • 18 Jul 2026

Event overview

Tough Mugu is a trail running event held at La Jolla Group Campground in Point Mugu State Park, 1 mile north of 9000 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265. The event includes the following race distances:

  • 10k
  • 25k

The event is listed as Race #2 of the Bulldog Challenge Series. The 2026 event day is July 18, 2026. In 2025 the fastest overall male and female in the Tough Mugu 25k each received a $500 cash prize.

Race details and services

Aid stations on course are stocked with Skratch Labs hydration. Results are chip timed and same-day finisher medal and race tee are provided. Age group and overall awards are presented at a post-race festival. After the race there is a complimentary breakfast, a Beer Garden for ages 21 and over, sponsor prize raffles, and post-race sport massages provided by Vision For Enrichment. Free race day photos will be available after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

25 km
25k
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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