The Champions Run for Special Children
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 (largest number of participants in a group):
- 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
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!
Join fellow runners on March 6, 2027 for the The Champions Run for Special Children. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Anderson.
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The Champions Run for Special Children
1 Mile Fun Run
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About Anderson
The Champions Run for Special Children takes place in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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