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Curebound Cancer Challenge 2025 Kickoff Party

READY TO END CANCER?
SO ARE WE.

08.02.25

UC SAN DIEGO | RIMAC FIELD

JOIN US ON THE ROAD
TO END CANCER

Over the past decade, Curebound's signature community event, Padres Pedal the Cause, has raised $24.5 million for innovative cancer research and united thousands of people with one goal: to end cancer. Building on this strong foundation, we are excited to announce that starting this year, Padres Pedal the Cause will expand and become the Curebound Cancer Challenge with all new coastal routes and more ways to get involved in San Diego's fight against cancer.

Here's what you can look forward to in 2025:

WAYS TO
PARTICIPATE

We challenge ourselves in honor of loved ones who are impacted by cancer and turn our passion into fundraising to accelerate research with the power to save lives. Join us.

RIDE

Ride the beautiful San Diego coastline on one of our three cycling courses: 25, 55 and 75 miles.

WALK

Scenic 5K for all ages and abilities. Individuals, families, and teams are welcome to go at their own pace and take a big stride toward ending cancer.

RUN

Introducing the new Curebound 10K Run – a beautiful scenic route from UC San Diego’s La Jolla campus with ocean views and a celebratory finish on RIMAC Field. With every mile we are closer to cures.

SPIN

Fun and motivational 50-minute spin classes by San Diego’s most popular instructors! An awesome way to get your weekend workout and support cancer research at the same time.

KIDS CHALLENGE

Kids ages 3-12 can join the fun at the Kids Zone. Children and teens are also welcome to participate in the 5K with a registered parent/guardian.

VIRTUAL

If you can’t join us in person, join the fight against cancer virtually.

VOLUNTEER

Lend your time and talents as a volunteer on event weekend.

DONATE

Support pioneering research here in San Diego with a donation to Curebound.

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FUNDRAISING

GIVE 100%

Every dollar raised funds innovative cancer research in San Diego.

All funds raised at the Curebound Cancer Challenge fuel pioneering cancer research in San Diego. These grants foster interdisciplinary collaboration between specialized teams enabling the best scientists to work together and drive research faster and further.

Key Areas of Research:

Prevention and Diagnostic Tools
Novel Approaches and New Therapeutic Platforms
Immunotherapies and Personalized Vaccines
Cancer Equities
Pediatric Cancers

IMPACT

$43 MILLION

in grant funding awarded for cancer research

142

Innovative research projects underway

23

Exploration of 17 different types of cancer, adult and pediatric

13:1

As much as $13 in follow-on funding for every $1 Curebound invests in research

6

Top research institutions working in partnership

1

Vision: cures in our lifetime

RUN OF SHOW

There’s nothing like the energy of event day at the Curebound Cancer Challenge—being surrounded by your team, united by a shared purpose, is truly unforgettable. After months of working hard to fundraise and reach team and individual incentives, the big day is a celebration of your impact and commitment to cancer research. Here’s a quick run of show on event day:

Gates Open: 5AM

Ride START at UC San Diego

75 Mile @ 7AM
55 Mile @ 8AM
25 Mile @ 9AM

10K + 5K START at UC San Diego

10K Run @ 9:30AM
5K Walk/Run @ 9:35AM

Spin START at UC San Diego

Class #1 @ 8AM
Class #2 @ 10AM
Class #3 @ 11AM
Class #4 @ 12PM

Event Day Ends: 4PM

Hotel Partners: Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa and The Hyatt Regency Hotel at Aventine are the official hotels of the 2025 Curebound Cancer Challenge.

Hotel rooms can be reserved via email info@curebound.org or by visiting the links above.

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

Level Up with Incentives
Knowing you are making a significant contribution to save lives is the best reward, but a little recognition never hurts. When you meet key fundraising milestones, you’ll earn gifts to reward your efforts. Curebound Challengers wear or use their gifts with pride all year long – sharing our mission with everyone they meet.

Fundraising leaderboard is at the bottom of the page to celebrate individual and team fundraising progress.

Key Dates

06.30.25 Deadline for Registration Refund

08.02.25 Curebound Cancer Challenge

08.29.25 Close of Fundraising

Questions about incentives? Email info@curebound.org

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVE LEVELS

Meet your milestones and share your well-earned recognition with your donors.

$1,000

Milestone

$2,500

Pacesetter

$5,000

Sprinter

$10,000

Trailblazer

$25,000

Champion Club

25/25

Bronze Team

50/50

Silver Team

100/100

Gold Team

MATCHING
GIFTS

Double your donation by submitting a matching gift through your company. Many corporations offer matching funds to support their employees’ philanthropic efforts.

Not sure if your company participates in a matching gift program? Use the search below to find out. Please click here for additional resources or contact info@curebound.org to help submit your matching gift.

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by

BUILD
YOUR TEAM

Curebound’s Cancer Challenge is an incredible way to strengthen community and support others in the fight against cancer. Gather family, friends and colleagues to share the experience and encourage each other to make a difference for loved ones fighting cancer.

FRIENDS & FAMILY TEAMS
Honor loved ones who have been impacted by cancer by starting a Friends & Family team. Lend support as a community and share an empowering experience by taking action together.

CORPORATE TEAMS
Start a team with your company to foster employee engagement, build camaraderie, and give back to the local community. Maximize your team’s impact with employer matching funds and grow each year.

BENEFICIARY TEAMS
Join one of the beneficiary teams from Curebound's six research partner institutions and ride/walk alongside hundreds of doctors, researchers, nurses, and staff that participate each year for their patients.