COLUMBUS, Ohio — Registration for Pelotonia’s event in 2024 is now open. The events include the opening ceremony, Ride Weekend and the return of Gravel Day.
Pelotonia raised more than $283 million to advance cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Pelotonia CEO Joe Apgar said registering for the organization’s event is not just a commitment to fundraise for research, but it’s a chance join a community committed to ending cancer.
“Every single rider, volunteer and challenger who registers for Pelotonia 2024 is important to continue the momentum of this movement. The efforts of Pelotonia participants are fueling real, tangible progress for cancer patients and families throughout the country and around the world,” Apgar said in a statement.
Organizers said its new tagline this year, “Ending Cancer,” represents the evolution of Pelotionia’s mission and progress to end the goal.
2024 Ride Weekend
Ride Weekend this year features routes ranging from 20 to 190 miles. Those who are interested in doing two-day rides of 155 or 190 miles will have the option to stay overnight at Kenyon College. The route overviews and estimates are listed below.
Saturday, August 3:
- 20-Mile Route: Downtown Columbus to New Albany
- 50-Mile Route: Downtown Columbus to New Albany
- 65-Mile Route: New Albany to Gambier
- 100-Mile Route: Downtown Columbus to Gambier
Sunday, August 4:
- 35-Mile Route: New Albany Loop
Two-Day Routes:
- 155-Mile Route: Saturday 65-Mile Route and Sunday 90-Mile Gambier to New Albany Route with overnight stay at Kenyon College
- 190-Mile Route: Saturday 100-Mile Route and Sunday 90-Mile Gambier to New Albany Route with overnight stay at Kenyon College
- Any Saturday Route and 35-Mile Loop
Final route distances and specific locations will be announced in the coming months.
Gravel Day
Gravel Day returns for its second year on Sept. 28. The event was created last year to offer riders a new way to participate in the Pelotonia event through gravel riding.
The 22, 30 and 52-mile routes will ride through southeastern Ohio.
- 22-Mile Route: Nelsonville Loop; More than 1,400 feet total elevation gain
- 30-Mile Route: Nelsonville Loop; More than 2,600 feet total elevation gain
- 52-Mile Route: Nelsonville Loop; More than 4,700 feet total elevation gain
If you would like to volunteer for any of the events, you can sign up here.