The Melanoma Research Foundation Launches its Annual San Diego 5K Fundraiser with a Goal of $60,000 in Support of its Mission
San Diego, CA (September 25, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce one of the next events in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, supporters, caregivers and thrivers. This year we will be hosting our annual San Diego event on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at De Anza Cove Park at 7:30 AM PT. We’re thrilled to welcome back Jeff Zevely, local CBS 8 reporter and host of “The Zevely Zone”, as this year’s emcee! Jeff will kick off opening ceremonies at 8:30 AM PT, with the race beginning promptly at 9:00 AM PT.
The 5K walk/run will bring together the San Diego melanoma community with a goal of raising $60,000 in support of critical melanoma research.
In addition to raising essential funds to support melanoma research, this event helps elevate public awareness around early detection and prevention of cutaneous melanoma and educate about rare melanoma subtypes. The Miles for Melanoma program also highlights the importance of sun safety and scheduling annual dermatological skin checks.
The MRF team is thrilled to welcome a wide range of new and returning local and national sponsors to the San Diego event this October. Our Local Sponsors include Castle Biosciences, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Merck and Natera. Our National Prevention Partner is Neutrogena and our National Apparel Partner is Coolibar.
All in-person and registered participants will receive our Miles for Melanoma UPF50+ Coolibar shirt. To register for this year’s event, visit 2025 San Diego Miles for Melanoma – Melanoma Research Foundation. Regular rate registration will close on Wednesday, October 15 at 11:59 pm PT.
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About the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF)
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research to develop effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous melanoma and the melanoma rare subtypes. The MRF is a dedicated advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.
The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers. More information is available at www.melanoma.org. Find the MRF on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
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