The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship 5K Run
About this race
The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship 5K will be held rain or shine.
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The University of South Carolina Aiken is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Homecoming 5K Run to benefit The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship on campus on Saturday, February 21. This year, the race uses a new course and starts at 8:00 AM.
Proceeds from this 3.1-mile run will benefit The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship honors two Aiken police officers who were tragically killed in the line of duty over a period of two months in 2011 and 2012. Awarded by the sociology program at USC Aiken, preference is given to students pursuing a career in criminal justice with a demonstrated financial need.
Dr. Christine Wernet, professor of sociology at USC Aiken, taught Scotty Richardson ‘05 when he was a student in the sociology program. “This scholarship is very important to me,” Wernet says, “It’s a fitting tribute to the fallen officers who meant so much to Aiken County. Criminology and Criminal Justice is a leading interest for students who major in sociology at USC Aiken. This is a meaningful scholarship for our students that makes a difference in their lives.
The Homecoming 5K Run is a family-friendly event, with race participation open to all ages and abilities. Each 5K participant receives a t-shirt if registered by February 4, 2026. Finalists receive medals. This will be a chip-time race.
Event Schedule
February 21, 7:50 AM – Opening Ceremony
February 21, 8:00 AM – Race Start
The race starts at the Convocation Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Dan Elwell at Daniel.Elwell@usca.edu.
Packet Pickup Info
You are welcome to pick up your race packet the day before the race at the Starbucks inside the Student Activity Center on the USCA campus. Volunteers will be on-site from 3:00 to 6:30 PM.
USC Aiken Starbucks
471 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC 29803
The morning of the race, you will pick up your packet near the starting line at the USCA Convocation Center. Volunteers will be on site from 6:30 to 7:50 AM.
USCA Convocation Center
2049 Champion Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
Race Day Parking
Enter from University Parkway onto Proud Pacer Drive and park next to the Baseball Field.
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Running
General Public Signup for 5K
USC Aiken Student - Discounted Signup!
If you're a USC Aiken student eager to run and join the cause, please sign up at this reduced rate. Note: This signup makes you eligible for the race only and does not include any t-shirts or giveaways.
First Responders, Veterans, USC Aiken Faculty and Staff Signup for 5K Run
Children 12 and Under
Note: This signup makes you eligible for the race only and does not include any t-shirts or giveaways.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Graniteville yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 6:22 PM local time (EST) in Graniteville on February 27, 2027 — 11h 24m of daylight.
Course
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