These runners will be continuing their streak of participating in the event every year since its inaugural event

SAN DIEGO, Calif – The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K will be welcoming back over 1,500 half marathon legacy runners at their event taking place on Mar. 24. 230 of these legacy runners are participants who have run every single half marathon that the event has hosted. The legacy program was implemented to reward half marathon runners who participated in the event for consecutive years. Each consecutive year, from two years to 12 years, is matched with a unique reward, including:

• Apparel
• Backpacks
• Drinkware
• Commemorative pins
• Hats
• And more highlighted on the event’s website!

The 13th annual GOVX San Diego Half Marathon will take runners through five miles of waterfront, four historic communities, three parks, two miles of downtown streets and finishes in the historic Gaslamp Quarter. The 5K is a flat and fast course all in downtown San Diego. Over 6,000 racers from all around the nation and the world are expected to participate in this San Diego running tradition. 

“The month of the San Diego Half Marathon is also the month of my double spina-versary,” said Dr. Bryon, legacy runner who will be running his 13th GOVX San Diego Half Marathon this March. “In March of 2000 and 2001, I had my spinal cord surgeries, and I relearned to walk over the months following each. Being able to do the San Diego Half Marathon each year is a celebration and a reminder to be grateful for my life and the ability to still be able to do this challenge.” 

"Producing an event that not only attracts thousands of runners annually but has inspired 230 of them to come back year after year for 13 years is incredible, " said Christine Adams, CEO of In Motions Events.

This is the first year that GOVX is serving as the event's title sponsor. The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K showcases GOVX’s investment in this community and brings additional focus to the event’s support of the military, first responders, emergency medical professionals, and their families who are very predominant community members in the San Diego area. Active duty service members are eligible for a 10% military discount at registration. 

The race is a part of the In Motion Events SoCal Triple Crown race series, which also includes the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, and the America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K. 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 race in the same calendar year, no matter the distance they participate in, will be awarded a SoCal Triple Crown medal to celebrate their accomplishment of completing the race series. Registration for the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon and 5K is open now. 

For more information about the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K, www.inmotionevents.com, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

ABOUT GOVX SAN DIEGO HALF MARATHON & 5K

The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon is a scenic course that will take runners through five miles of waterfront, four historic communities, three parks, two miles of downtown streets and finishes in the historic Gaslamp Quarter. The 5K is a flat and fast course all in downtown San Diego. The race is produced by In Motion Events, 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.

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