The Champions Run for Special Children
- Date:
- Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- Location:
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2404 SC Hwy 81
Anderson, South Carolina
29621
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- championsrun.org Register at runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk
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.
Group Prizes (largest number of participants in a group):
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Family
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Sorority/Fraternity
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Business
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School
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Church
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Best Team Costume
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Most Team Spirited
Individual Awards - Male & Female:
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Overall (0 - 49)
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Masters (50+)
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Ages 70 +
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Age 60 - 69
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Age 50 - 59
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Age 40 - 49
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Age 30 - 39
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Age 20 - 29
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Age 15 - 19
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Age 10 - 14
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Age 9 and under
Best Costume - Adult Male
Best Costume - Adult Female
Best Costume - Child
If your GROUP would like to participate, we are utilizing RunSignUp's group option. Please contact Laura Capell through our contact form, or at laura@thechampionscenter.com to set up your group, or you can create your own group through the registration website. Teams of 5 or more will receive a discounted rate of $20 per person.
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!