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Saturday, March 6th, 2027
2404 SC Hwy 81, Anderson SC
5K · 1 Mile
43–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
56–79°F
dry
2025
37–55°F
dry
2024
53–60°F
rain
2023
42–70°F
dry
2022
55–75°F
dry
2021
38–52°F
dry
2020
40–54°F
dry
2019
25–47°F
dry
2018
44–52°F
rain
2017
47–64°F
dry
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About this 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.Group Prizes
Family Sorority/Fraternity Business School Church Best Team Costume Most Team Spirited
Individual Awards - Male & Female
Overall (0 - 49) Masters (50+) Ages 70+ Age 60 - 69 Age 50 - 59 Age 40 - 49 Age 30 - 39 Age 20 - 29 Age 15 - 19 Age 10 - 14 Age 9 and under
Best Costume Awards
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 [email protected] 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!
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