2404 SC Hwy 81, Anderson SC
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
🎉 Celebrating 12 Years of Champions Run
It's the 12th Anniversary of The Champions Run for Special Children!
🏃 The Superhero-Themed Race
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!
🏆 Race Highlights
- Beneficiary: Supports children living with "different-abilities" and special needs.
- Awards: Individual and team awards will be presented.
- Group Prizes: Reckon your group size for special recognition.
- Contact: Connect with Laura Capell for group participation details.
👪 Group Prizes
- Family: Largest family group.
- Sorority/Fraternity: Largest fraternity/sorority group.
- Business: Largest business participation.
- School: Largest school group.
- Church: Largest church group.
- Best Team Costume: Award for the best-dressed team.
- Most Team Spirited: Award for the team displaying the most spirit.
🏅 Individual Awards
- Overall: Categories for all ages.
- Masters: 50 years and older.
- Ages 70+:
- Other Age Brackets: 60-69, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 15-19, 10-14, and 9 and under.
🎭 Costume Awards
- Best Costume - Adult Male:
- Best Costume - Adult Female:
- Best Costume - Child:
👥 Group Registration
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 Cause
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.
✨ Join Us as Champions!
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHAMPION! Join us and be a CHAMPION for these very special children!
📍 Event Details
Date: March 7, 2026
Location: 2404 SC Hwy 81, Anderson, SC
More Information: The Champions Run
Course Map
Suggested Races
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