In Motion Events Announces San Diego Foundation as Title Sponsor of the 2025 SoCal Triple Crown Race Series

October 15, 2024

The sponsorship will provide an enhanced experience for the hundreds of participants who complete the challenge in 2025

SAN DIEGO, Calif. October 15th /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In Motion Events, a full-service, turnkey event marketing and management company that produces some of San Diego’s most notable road races, has announced that San Diego Foundation (SDF) will serve as the new title sponsor for its SoCal Triple Crown race series. This past year, 1,260 athletes completed the three-event challenge and participation is expected to grow in 2025 with the support of SDF.

The San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown race series includes In Motion Events’ three largest events. The series starts with the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K in January, then the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K in March and is wrapped-up with the America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K in August. This trio offers a variety of courses and scenery throughout San Diego, providing athletes with a fun and unique running experience in distinct parts of the city and county. Athletes who participate in each event in the same calendar year, no matter the distance they participate in, will be awarded four medals, one for each race and a San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown medal.

Registration for all three races of the 2025 series is now open! Those interested in taking part in the 2025 San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown race series can register for the first race of the series here.

San Diego Foundation is a local organization that works with a variety of donors, including individuals, businesses and organizations, to award grants that enable community solutions to improve the quality of life in the local region. With this title sponsorship, they are furthering their community involvement that has been ongoing for nearly 50 years.

“The SoCal Triple Crown series is something that we’ve seen so many grow to love, and we wanted to find a way to enhance the experience even more for those participants,” said Christine Adams, CEO and co-owner of In Motion Events. “With an organization as amazing as San Diego Foundation joining us as the title sponsor, I know we will be able to do just that. We are so excited for the 2025 race year, especially knowing San Diego Foundation is joining our team!”

“As we celebrate San Diego Foundation’s 50th anniversary, we’re proud to sponsor local events that bring our community together,” said Mark Stuart, President and CEO of San Diego Foundation, the event’s sponsor. “These gatherings allow us to connect directly with our neighbors and support efforts that align with our vision of just, equitable, and resilient communities.”

With the San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown race series wrapping up with the America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K, those who complete the challenge at this event can expect additional VIP treatment post-race. This includes an exclusive San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown tent with free snacks, beverages, post-race recovery assets and more.

There are additional perks available for San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown streakers, meaning they have completed the challenge for at least two consecutive years. Each consecutive year a streaker completes the series, they will receive an additional medal slider for their San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown medal at the America’s Finest City Half Marathon and 5K, the final race of the series. The San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown race series has already made a mark on many athletes, with more than 300 participants crowned streakers in 2024.

ABOUT IN MOTION EVENTS

In Motion Events is a full-service, turnkey event marketing and management firm based in San Marcos. The family-owned and operated business has been working with Southern California-based races and events since 1981. In Motion Events’ mission is to produce the very best running and walking events possible that are a credit to their company, to their sponsors, and the community in which they are held. For more information on In Motion Events, visit www.InMotionEvents.com.

ABOUT SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION

For nearly 50 years, San Diego Foundation has been inspiring enduring philanthropy and enabling community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region. Our strategic priorities include advancing racial and social justice, fostering equity of opportunity, building resilient communities, and delivering world-class philanthropy to realize our vision of just, equitable and resilient communities. Since our founding in 1975, SDF and its donors have granted $2 billion to support nonprofit organizations strengthening our community. Join us in commemorating 50 years of impact – and looking toward the next 50. Learn more at SDFoundation.org.

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