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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

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