Events
Description
Sign up today for the 3rd Annual Sloane Swanton Research Run! This is a 5K run/walk that will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Genoa Park (303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215)! The 5K will start at 9 am and the Kids Fun Run (approx. 100 meters long and just for fun) will take place at 8:45 am. We are also excited to offer a virtual 5K option again this year for those who cannot attend on race day but would still like to support Pediatric Chordoma Research. Click the "Sign Up" button for more information. We hope to see you in September!
Sloane's Story
On May 26, 2021, the Swanton family's lives changed forever. Their youngest daughter, Sloane, was diagnosed with a 1 in a million brain tumor called a Pediatric Clival Chordoma. There is no treatment protocol for chordoma, especially in children. Sloane underwent 2 brain surgeries, 3 rounds of chemotherapy and was placed on a ventilator twice. The tumor started responding to chemo and Sloane regained her ability to move on her own, to breathe on her own and to even begin acting like a toddler again. Unfortunately though, the tumor stopped responding and started to grow despite all of the medical interventions she received. Sloane lost her battle to chordoma on September 14, 2021 at only 18 months old. Please join us in raising money to support Pediatric Chordoma Research through the Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run. Every dollar raised will help us move closer to finding a way to treat pediatric chordoma and develop new chemotherapy drugs to target those specific tumor cells. Her fight is our fight now, her legacy is to help other children beat this horrible disease.
Sloane Elizabeth Swanton
March 5, 2020 - September 14, 2021
Additional Race Information
Early Packet Pickup
If you've signed up for the in-person 5K, you can save time in line on race morning by picking up your packet at early packet pickup! Early packet pickup for in-person participants will take place at Columbus Running Company's Westerville location (50 N State St, Westerville, OH 43081) on September 6 (10 am to 8 pm) and September 7 from (10 am to 6 pm). In-person participants can also pick up their packets on the morning of the race, starting at 8 am. Virtual participants have the option to pick up their packets at early packet pickup (free of charge and same details as listed above) or can have their race packets mailed to their front door (additional $10.00 charge) by selecting the shipping option within the registration process. All packets for virtual participants who select shipping will be mailed out on Monday, September 9. Those who have signed up for the virtual 5K have the option to submit results here on the race website (by clicking the results tab at the top of the page) between September 8 and September 15, 2024.
Race Day Timeline
7:30 am - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration Begins - Please note that ALL race day registration at the race site will be credit card only!
8:45 am - Kids Fun Run Begins
9:00 am - 5K Run/Walk Begins
10:00 am - Awards
Be sure to stick around after your run/walk for our post-race afterparty with bounce houses for the kiddos and delicious food trucks!
Awards
Awards will be given to the following finishers in the in-person 5K event:
Top 3 male 16 and over
Top 3 female 16 and over
Top 3 male 15 and under
Top 3 female 15 and under
Included In Your 5K Registration
- 2024 Race T-Shirt (while supplies last). Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by August 21. Shirts and shirt sizes are first come, first served to those who register on August 21 or later. All shirt sizes that are currently available or sold out are listed as such within the registration process.
- 2024 Finisher Medal
Included In The Kids Fun Run Registration
- 2024 Finisher Medal
- Since the Kids Run is free, shirts are optional as an additional $10 add-on within the registration process. Registrants for the Kids Run also have the option to choose the "No shirt" option for free.
2024 Race T-Shirt
Parking
The most convenient parking nearest to COSI is the City of Columbus’ underground garage immediately west of COSI, managed by LAZ Parking. The underground garage entrance on Belle Street may be accessed from Broad Street. Cost for the garage parking option can vary. It is typically charged by the hour or anywhere between a flat $10-$20 fee, depending on the day. Click here for directions to the parking garage. Most street parking meters are also FREE on Sundays in downtown Columbus.
Course Map
Race Contact Info
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