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24th Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon September 11-12, 2010
Competition To Benefit the Pediatric Cancer Research Program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- One of Southern California's
most anticipated events returns to Zuma Beach in Malibu the weekend of
September 11-12, 2010 as the 24th Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon hosts
some of the world's finest athletes, celebrities and philanthropists.
The triathlon event course includes a half-mile swim in the Pacific Ocean, an 18-mile bicycle ride along picturesque Pacific Coast Highway and a four-mile run along the sands of Zuma Beach.
For the fourth year, proceeds from the Nautica Malibu Triathlon will
benefit Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and its Pediatric Cancer Research
Program. Last year, the event raised more than $1,000,000 for the
Pediatric Cancer Research Program, with the help of celebrity
participants including Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy,
and Jon Cryer.
"Each year our event hits the beach in Malibu we are invigorated and
rejuvenated by the athletes and recipients and their inspirational
stories on behalf of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles," said Michael
Epstein, president, Michael Epstein Sports Productions, Inc. (MESP.)
"The Nautica Malibu Triathlon is a success because of the dedication and
hard work of all the participants, corporate teams and sponsors and
their commitment to making each year the best yet."
"The Nautica Malibu Triathlon is one of the premier athletic events
in Southern California and we are proud to return for the 24th year,"
said Karen Murray, President of Nautica. "The response from the
community, athletes, celebrities and media for this annual event is
outstanding as is their support for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles."
Dedicated to curing and preventing childhood cancers, the Pediatric
Cancer Research Program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles provides
groundbreaking treatments and therapies for children with some of the
most serious and life-threatening pediatric cancers.
"Our commitment to cancer research at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
is making a difference in the fight against these terrible illnesses,"
said Stuart E. Siegel, M.D., Director of the Childrens Center for Cancer
and Blood Diseases at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and Professor and
Vice-chair of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the
University of Southern California. "Our research scientists are actively
developing a new generation of treatments which provide hope for
increasing the cure rate and improving the quality of life for these
children and teens. We deeply appreciate the generosity of everyone
involved with the Nautica Malibu Triathlon year after year. Together, we
look forward to a future when this research will provide effective
treatment for every child who faces cancer."
The Nautica Malibu Triathlon provides opportunities for everyone to
get involved; from the Entertainment Industry Challenge, which brings
together Hollywood players from the top studios, production companies
and agencies to compete for the Studio Cup, to the Corporate Challenge,
which gives non-entertainment companies the chance to compete against
one another. The Herbalife International distance race, which occurs on
Saturday, challenges participants with a 1.5K Pacific Ocean swim, a 40K
out-and-back bike course along the Pacific Coast Highway, and a 10K
out-and-back run course on pavement and blacktop along the sands of Zuma
Beach. Families and supporters of the Nautica Malibu Triathlon can also
participate in other weekend activities such as the Nautica Kids Run
and Tot Trot or enjoy games and prizes at the Fun Zone.
Past celebrity participants have included: Jennifer Lopez, Matthew
McConaughey, Jon Cryer, Teri Hatcher, Jason Lee, Anna Kournikova,
Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Chris Harrison, Mario Lopez, and
more.
Weekend Schedule (times subject to change, *EVENT HELD RAIN OR SHINE,
spectators welcome!):
Friday - September 10, 2010
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1:00 pm -Herbalife International Distance Race Packet pickup and Body
marking begins
7:00 pm - Packet pickup and Body marking ends at Zuma Beach
Saturday - September 11, 2010
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4:30 am - Parking opens at Zuma Beach
5:00 am - Packet pickup, Body marking, Transition area opens
6:30 am - Packet pickup and Transition Area closes
6:30 am - Pre-race meeting at stage
7:00 am - Herbalife International Distance Race Begins
10:00 am - Sand Castle Demo Begins
10:00 am - Transition Area re-opens
11:00 am - Competitor Awards Ceremony
1:00 pm - Packet pickup and body marking for Sunday race begins
1 - 4:00 pm - Swim, Bike, Triathlon and Nutrition Clinics at Main Stage
5:00 pm - Sand Castle Demo Ends
5:00 pm - Pre-race packet pickup ends
Sunday - September 12, 2010
4:30 am - Parking opens at Zuma Beach.
5:15 am - Packet pickup, Body marking, Transition area opens
6:45 am - Packet pickup closes
6:55 am - Transition Area closes
7:00 am - Pre-race meeting at stage
7:15 am - RACE START!
8:00 am - FunZone opens, Nautica Kids Run and Tot Trot signups
9:45 am - Nautica Kids Run and Tot Trot start
10:00 am - Celebrity Division Awards Ceremony
10:00 am - Transition Area re-opens
10:30 am - Competitor Awards Ceremony
About Childrens Hospital Los Angeles:
Founded in 1901, Childrens
Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals
and is acknowledged worldwide for its leadership in pediatric and
adolescent health. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is one of only seven
children's hospitals in the nation - and the only children's hospital on
the West Coast - ranked for two consecutive years in all 10 pediatric
specialties in the U.S. News & World Report rankings and named to
the magazine's "Honor Roll" of children's hospitals.
The Saban Research
Institute at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is among the largest and
most productive pediatric research facilities in the United States, with
100 investigators at work on 186 laboratory studies, clinical trials
and community-based research and health services. The Saban Research
Institute is ranked eighth in National Institutes of Health funding
among children's hospitals in the United States. Childrens Hospital Los
Angeles is a premier teaching hospital and has been affiliated with the
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since
1932.
About Nautica:
Founded in 1983, Nautica® is a leading global
lifestyle brand ranging from men's, women's and children's apparel and
accessories to a complete home collection. Nautica® products are
refined casual classics inspired and energized by the water that are
always crisp, clean and distinct. Today Nautica® is available in more
than 60 countries with more than 200 Nautica® branded stores worldwide.
In 2003, the Company was acquired by VF Corporation, a global leader in
branded lifestyle apparel with more than 30 brands, including
Wrangler®, The North Face, ® Lee®, Vans®, Nautica, ® 7 For All Mankind®,
Eagle Creek®, Eastpak®, Ella Moss®, JanSport®, lucy®, John Varvatos®,
Kipling®, Majestic®, Napapijri®, Red Kap®, Reef®, Riders® and Splendid®.
For additional information, please go to www.nautica.com and
www.vfc.com.
About MESP:
Since 1986, MESP, Inc. has been a leader in lifestyle sports
marketing. As a full service marketing and production company, MESP,
Inc. has consistently delivered top quality events to athletes across
the country. MESP, Inc. has produced events such as the Nautica Malibu
Triathlon, the Nautica South Beach Triathlon, the Day at the Beach
Triathlon, the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series, the
Hi-Tec Adventure Racing Series and many more. MESP strives to produce
events with a festive atmosphere that make a difference in people's
lives and that continually maximize the enjoyment of the athletes, the
exposure of the sponsors, and the well-being of the community.
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Cell +1-310-872-6088, or Emily Snider, Emily@cmpr.net, Office +1-310-426-9990,
Cell +1-310-346-4447, or Courtney Merfeld, Courtney@cmpr.net, Office
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Nautica, Melanie_petruzzi@vfc.com, Office +1-212-632-4323; or Brian Greene,
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, bgreene@chla.usc.edu, Office +1-323-361-4823
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