Curebound Cancer Challenge - A Unifying Cancer Research Fundraising Experience at UC San Diego

Thousands Will Bike, Run, Walk, or Spin to Support Groundbreaking Cancer Research

WHEN:

Saturday, August 2, 2025 **Participant registration open until morning of event**
5:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT

Schedule of Events:
Cycling (Start times at UC San Diego):
- Gates Open – 5:00 AM
- 75-Mile Ride – 7:00 AM
- 55-Mile Ride – 8:00 AM
- 25-Mile Ride – 9:00 AM

Finish line 11 AM – 4 PM. Featuring live entertainment, family activities, a Team Village, and more.

Run/Walk (Start times at UC San Diego):

- 10K Run – 9:30 AM
- 5K Walk/Run – 9:35 AM
Spin Classes:
- 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

Event Ends: 4:00 PM

WHERE:

UC San Diego – RIMAC Field
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093

WHO:

Curebound, a San Diego-based philanthropic organization accelerating cures for cancer, presents Curebound Cancer Challenge (formerly Padres Pedal the Cause) — a dynamic day-longevent uniting the community to raise critical funds for early-stage cancer research. So far, Curebound has funded $43+ million in cancer research, awarding 143 grants for 23 types of pediatric and adult cancers with one vision: cures in our lifetime.

WHAT:

The Curebound Cancer Challenge (formerly Padres Pedal the Cause) invites participants to join in a series of athletic events, volunteerism and fundraising — including bike rides, a 10K and 5K run/walk, and spin classes — in support of world-class cancer research. 100% of every dollar raised will support cutting-edge research at top San Diego institutions including UC San Diego, Salk Institute, Sanford Burnham Prebys, La Jolla Institute of Immunology, and Scripps Research.

THE DAY WILL FEATURE:
- 25, 55, and 75-mile bike routes along a NEW scenic Torrey Pines coastline
- A 10K run and family-friendly 5K walk/run
- Four 50-minute spin classes
- Live entertainment, family activities, a Team Village, and more

Registration open through August 2. Learn more at: www.curebound.org