The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship 5K Run

Race Overview

• Date: February 21, 2026
• Location: 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville, SC
• Website: Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial 5K
• Weather Policy: The event will take place rain or shine.

Event Details

• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship.
• Purpose: Honors two Aiken police officers killed in the line of duty.
• Eligibility: Preference given to students pursuing criminal justice with financial need.
• Start Time: The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Participant Information

• Registration: Ensure registration by February 4, 2026, for a participant t-shirt.
• Finalist Medals: Medals will be awarded to race finalists.
• Chip Timing: This is a chip-time race.
• Family-Friendly: Open to all ages and abilities.

Event Schedule

• 7:50 AM: Opening Ceremony
• 8:00 AM: Race Start
• Starting Location: Located at the Convocation Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
• Sponsor Contact: For sponsorship inquiries, contact Dan Elwell at Daniel.Elwell@usca.edu.

Packet Pickup Info

• Advance Pickup: Available the day before the race at Starbucks in the Student Activity Center, 3:00 to 6:30 PM.
• Location: USC Aiken Starbucks, 471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29803.
• Race Day Pickup: Packets available near the starting line, 6:30 to 7:50 AM.
• Race Day Location: USCA Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville, SC 29829.

Race Day Parking

• Access: Enter from University Parkway onto Proud Pacer Drive.
• Parking Area: Park next to the Baseball Field.