The Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run takes place at 325 N Cleveland Ave in Westerville, Ohio, on August 30, 2026. The 5K starts at 8:45 AM with entry fees ranging from free to $40. This event offers flexibility for participants: you can race in person at the Westerville venue or choose the virtual participation option to complete your 5K on your own schedule and location. Whether you're training for a fall racing season or looking for a low-pressure local event, this run accommodates both competitive and casual approaches.
From the Race Organizer
WE ARE BACK IN WESTERVILLE FOR 2026! Sign up today for the 5th Annual Sloane Swanton Research Run! This is a 5K run/walk that will take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026 , at the Westerville Sports Complex ! That's right! We are thrilled to announce that we are moving back home to Westerville this year for this wonderful event! 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 August! 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
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When is Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run 2026 — Westerville, OH?
Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run 2026 — Westerville, OH takes place on August 30, 2026. The race is held in Westerville, Ohio.
Where is Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run 2026 — Westerville, OH held?
Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run 2026 — Westerville, OH is held at 325 N Cleveland Ave in Westerville, Ohio.
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