The Champions Run for Special Children

12TH ANNIVERSARY

The Champions Run for Special Children

5K – 1 MILE

Every child deserves a champion

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Sat, Mar 6

2027

8:30 AM

start

Anderson

South Carolina

Dust off your cape and bring some friends! Every child deserves a champion.

ABOUT THE RACE

It's the 12th Anniversary of The Champions Run for Special Children! It's an awesome superhero-themed, certified 5K run/walk/roll (that also features a 1-mile fun run) to help some of our littlest heroes. Let's get moving!

Dust off your cape and bring some friends to this 5K run/walk/roll benefiting children living with "different-abilities" and special needs! Individual and team awards will be presented.

RACE DAY DETAILS

DATE

Saturday, March 6, 2027

ADDRESS

2404 SC Hwy 81, Anderson, SC 29621

PACKET PICKUP

Race morning, starting at 7:30 AM, at the check-in table near the start/finish. Bibs are assigned at check-in.

PARKING

Parking is available at the venue. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

THE EVENTS

8:30 AM

The Champions Run 5K

Certified 5K run/walk/roll.

8:30 AM

1 Mile Fun Run

A fun run for our littlest heroes.

RACE MORNING TIMELINE

7:30 AM

Check-in and packet pickup open; race-day registration open on your phone until the start

8:15 AM

Pre-race announcements and course briefing

8:30 AM

1 Mile Fun Run and The Champions Run for Special Children start

9:25 AM

Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)

9:45 AM

Course closes

Capes encouraged! Prizes for Best Costume (adult and child) and Best Team Costume.

GROUPS & TEAMS

If your group would like to participate, we are using RunSignUp's group option. Please contact Laura Capell through the contact form below to set up your group, or you can create your own group through the registration website. Teams of 5 or more receive a discounted rate.

COURSE

The course map will be posted before race day.

Start/Finish on Google Maps

RACE AWARDS

Individual and team awards will be presented.

Group Prizes: Family, Sorority/Fraternity, Business, School, Church, Best Team Costume, Most Team Spirited

Best Costume Awards: Adult Male, Adult Female, Child

Individual Awards (Male & Female): Overall (0-49), Masters (50+), and each age group below

AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

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SUPPORTING THE CHAMPIONS CENTER

The Champions Center for special children (formerly known as DCEC) provides daily care, critical educational and therapeutic services to children living with different-abilities and special needs. We serve children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, Genetic Conditions and Developmental Delays.

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHAMPION! Join us and be a CHAMPION for these very special children!

PART OF THE UPSTATE GIVING SERIES

This race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.

Upstate Giving SeriesSeries Standings

RACE POLICIES

Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.

No refunds: all registrations are final.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

MEDAL SPONSOR

HERO SPONSORS

CHAMPION SPONSORS

PATRON SPONSORS

MILE MARKER SPONSOR

SUPPORTER

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RACE DAY PHOTOS

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LET'S STAY CONNECTED

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Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.