Being a Guardian Champion means running with purpose. Champions commit to meeting a fundraising minimum, engage their community in support of Guardian Revival, and proudly represent our organization on race day and beyond.

Whether it’s your first marathon or your tenth, Champions are united by a shared goal: using endurance events as a platform to make a tangible difference in helping others.

Guardian Champions are runners who are committed to fundraising through Guardian Revival’s charity bib program.

Champions must be accepted into the program through an application process and agree to meet the required fundraising minimum for their selected race.

Champions do not need to have a military or first responder background. Our runners come from all walks of life and share a common goal of supporting Guardian Revival’s mission through endurance events.

Champions may be current or past participants in Guardian Revival programs. When participating as a Champion, individuals serve as ambassadors for Guardian Revival and represent the organization in a fundraising capacity.

Start by submitting an application to be considered for a Guardian Revival charity bib.

Guardian Revival is an official charity partner for select races and marathons and offers a limited number of charity bibs for each event.

Applicants may apply for one or more races where Guardian Revival has available charity entries.

Depending on the race, Champions may be responsible for covering a portion of the charity bib cost. In all cases, accepted Champions receive a guaranteed race entry along with fundraising requirements and onboarding details.

All charity bibs are awarded through an application and review process, and availability is limited and varies by event.

Each Guardian Champion commits to a fundraising minimum that is set based on their selected race. Fundraising requirements and timelines will be clearly communicated upon acceptance into the program.

Guardian Revival will provide each Champion with a personalized fundraising page and access to fundraising tools and assets. While Champions are responsible for actively sharing their page and engaging their network, Guardian Revival may also support promotion through our channels when possible.

Funds raised through the Champions program directly support Guardian Revival’s mission and programs: a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that improves the mental health & well-being of military, veterans, and first responders — our guardians — and their families, at no cost to them.

Champions are expected to share their events, competitions, games, races, etc and fundraising initiatives on social media and tag @guardianrevival & @guardianchampions