San Diego Marathon 2025

     Saturday, May 31, 2025

    RUN AS A GUARDIAN CHAMPION

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    The Original Rock 'n' Roll 

     Run through iconic SoCal scenery — and make a difference in the lives of our guardians.


    Bringing the fun to the run since 1998, Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego, you’ll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about.

    Run as a Guardian Revival Champion to break mental health stigmas and raise awareness & funds to improve the lives of military, first responders, and their families.

    Participant Benefits

    • Get a guaranteed entry if you are approved to become a Guardian Champion

    • You receive a Guardian Revival x San Diego Marathon race day t-shirt

    • You receive a Guardian Revival merch kit — including shirts, bracelets, and stickers

    Fundraising Toolkit 

    • We help set up your personalized fundraising page (suggested goal: $1250+)

    • We provide you with a Champions fundraising smart guide along with social media assets

    • 100% of the proceeds of your fundraising efforts will go directly to support our programs at Guardian Revival, and all donations are tax-deductible.

     Support Specific Programs 

    Guardian Revival is a non-profit that improves the lives of military, first responders, and their families.

    Our programs include Another Summit outdoor adventures, Boots & Paws companion dogs, Encore music, Peer Services, and Homefront family support & events. If you are interested in raising funds for a specific program, let us know during your Champion onboarding process! 

     Ready to run san diego?! 

     

    Champions Application Request
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    San Diego Marathon

    Bringing the fun to the run since 1998, Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego, you’ll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about. This ultimate foot tour highlights all the iconic communities, their personalities, and everything we love about America's Finest City: San Diego, CA.

    The goal of our Charity Affiliate program is to assist charitable organizations’ fundraising efforts by providing guaranteed race entries to one of the nation’s top 10 and most anticipated races.

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    Guardian Revival

    Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that improves the mental health & well-being of military & first responders — our guardians — and their families, at no cost to them.

    We offer outdoor adventures, companion dogs, music, peer support, and family & community events.

    Champions compete under the Guardian Revival banner to break mental health stigmas & raise awareness so we can improve the lives of our guardians and their families.

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