Author: The Pelotonia Team
Community Stories
2025 Volunteer Spotlight: Colleen O’Shea
| April 24, 2025
Community Stories
2025: Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy & Patrick Hreachmack
| April 23, 2025
In the News | Research Stories
Dr. Kim Rathmell, Former Director of the National Cancer Institute, Names Next CEO of the OSUCCC – James
| April 23, 2025
Community Stories
2025 Volunteer Spotlight: Julia Bistriceanu
| April 22, 2025
Community Stories
2025 Volunteer Spotlight: Megan Kruse
| April 21, 2025
In the News
O.A.R. to Headline Opening Ceremony 2025
| March 17, 2025
Platinum-certified band and proud Ohio State alumni, O.A.R., announced as music headliner for Pelotonia Opening Ceremony on August 1, 2025!
Opening Ceremony on August 1
Listen to O.A.R.
In the News
Pelotonia 2025 Registration Opens on March 5
| March 4, 2025
Ride Weekend Offers Cycling and Volunteer Experiences; New Trail Run/Hike Added to Gravel Day
“Philanthropy has never been more critical. Breakthroughs in cancer treatments and prevention continue to happen because of researchers with brilliant ideas and communities willing to support these audacious goals,” said Joe Apgar, Pelotonia CEO. “The Pelotonia community continues to show up year-after-year with a shared purpose: to fund innovative research that will change lives. The passion and commitment of our participants and donors continues to pave the path for impact. As we open registration for Pelotonia 2025, we invite everyone to join us. Whether it’s your first time or 17th year, there’s an opportunity for you to make a real impact on ending cancer through your participation.”
2025 Theme: Together as One
Opening Ceremony and Ride Weekend on August 1-3
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24-Mile Route: Downtown Columbus to New Albany Schools
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50-Mile Route: Downtown Columbus to Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Headquarters in New Albany
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63-Mile Route: New Albany Schools to Kenyon College in Gambier
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100-Mile Route: Downtown Columbus to Kenyon College in Gambier
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30-Mile Route: New Albany Loop
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153-Mile Route (Saturday 63-Mile Route and Sunday 90-Mile Route): New Albany Schools to Kenyon College in Gambier on Saturday; Gambier to New Albany Schools on Sunday
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190-Mile Route (Saturday 100-Mile Route and Sunday 90-Mile Route): Downtown Columbus to Kenyon College in Gambier on Saturday; Gambier to New Albany Schools on Sunday
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Any Saturday Route and 30-Mile Loop on Sunday
Gravel Day on October 4 with New Trail Run/Hike
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11-Mile Route: Nelsonville Loop; More than 900 feet total elevation gain
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25-Mile Route: Nelsonville Loop; More than 1,600 feet total elevation gain
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48-Mile Route: Nelsonville Loop; More than 4,200 feet total elevation gain
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3.5-mile Trail Run/Hike: Nelsonville Loop; Option to complete looped route as many times as desired between 10am and 2 pm.
Volunteers
Launch Week Open Houses on March 3-7
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Monday, March 3: 4:30-6pm
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Tuesday, March 4: 9-10am and 4:30-6pm
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Wednesday, March 5: 9-10am and 4:30-6pm
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Thursday, March 6: 9-10am and 4:30-6pm
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Friday, March 7: 9-10am
2024 Impact Report Now Available
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Support from Pelotonia funding paved the way for OSUCCC – James researchers to receive a five-year, $3.04 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study a new CAR T-cell therapy being tested in a first-in-human trial for aggressive blood cancers.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the OSUCCC – James opened a $100 million, 55,000-square-foot Proton Therapy Center. The state-of-the-art facility offers highly targeted radiation therapy for treating complex tumors for both adult and pediatric patients at a single location.
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A new cancer drug discovered and developed at Ohio State will soon be used for cancer treatment as part of a phase I, first-in-human clinical trial available only at the OSUCCC – James. The trial will first enroll patients with solid tumors and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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Researchers at the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology are testing a new cell-based immunotherapy for patients with Stage IV lung cancer. The first global phase II clinical trial showed the approach was safe and effective in treating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, the most common type of lung cancer.
In the News | Research Stories
Newly released 2024 Impact Report focuses on community
| February 28, 2025
The 2024 Impact Report is now available!
In the News
Pelotonia 2025 Theme announced: together as one
| February 14, 2025
The Pelotonia 2025 theme is: Together as One.
Watch the Pelotonia 2025 Launch Video here!
Animated to represent ongoing momentum, the arrow leaves behind a mark, similar to the unprecedented mark this community has made on breakthroughs in cancer research since the first Ride Weekend in 2009.
Emotional, energetic photos celebrate community moments – big and small.
In the News
Pelotonia opens HQ for Community Open Houses
| February 14, 2025
Join us at the new Pelotonia office throughout Launch Week to celebrate the start of 2025!
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See the brand new office and Pelotonia community space
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Meet a Pelotonia-funded Scholar to learn about their research
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Pick up 2025 yard signs, car magnets, and stickers (free community giveaways!)
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Shop for brand new Pelotonia merch in collaboration with Homage
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Connect with fellow Pelotonia participants and community members
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Enjoy light snacks and drinks with Pelotonia staff
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4:30-6pm on Monday, March 3 through Thursday, March 6
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9-10am on Tuesday, March 4 through Friday, March 7
Location, Parking & Arrival
FREE PARKING