The Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Marathon Series recently announced that Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial services company, will become the new title partner for the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll San Diego Marathon & \u00bd Marathon. The event, which features live bands performing at every mile along the course, returns to San Diego the weekend of June 3-4 and will celebrate 20 years running this year.
\nSynchrony Financial Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll San Diego will welcome more than 30,000 marathon and half-marathon runners, showcasing some of San Diego\u2019s most iconic neighborhoods. The races will take off from Balboa Park and travel through Hillcrest, North Park and Normal Heights before the marathon breaks from the half marathon at mile 8. The marathon route will also run through Mission Hills, Old Town and Mission Bay Park before both distances finish downtown at Waterfront Park.
\nIn true Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll fashion, live bands, enthusiastic cheerleaders and spectators line the race route, concluding with a celebratory finish line festival and post race Toyota Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Concert Series headlined by\u00a0Michael Franti\u00a0and\u00a0Spearhead.
\nThe race will once again feature two-days of running with a 5K on Saturday, part of what\u2019s dubbed the Remix Challenge. Runners who complete the 5K, plus any distance on Sunday, will receive a medal for each race, plus an exclusive Remix Challenge medal.
\nRace weekend kicks off with a free Health & Fitness Expo, where runners can find the latest in running technologies, fitness apparel, health and nutrition information and interactive displays. The expo takes place at the San Diego Convention Center on Friday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The expo is free and open to the public. For more information about marathon, or to register for the event, visit\u00a0RunRocknRoll.com\/San-Diego. “We are thrilled to continue growing our coast-to-coast partnership with Synchrony Financial as the title partner of our flagship event in San Diego,” said\u00a0John Smith, SVP of the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Marathon Series. “Having a brand like Synchrony Financial as a leading consumer financial institution looking to empower others, adds to our message and together we can help runners enjoy the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.”
\nLast fall, Synchrony Financial and\u00a0the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Marathon Series announced a series-wide sponsorship. The company also signed on for the second consecutive year as a title partner for the Synchrony Financial Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon, which will take place on Oct. 14.\u00a0
\n“Our purpose statement to pioneer the future of financing and improve the success of every business we serve and the quality of each life we touch is embodied in our partnership with the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Marathon Series,” said\u00a0Bart Schaller, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Synchrony Financial. “These events encourage health and fitness, providing our employees and race participants with positive opportunities to work forward to their personal ambitions and goals.”<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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