The Champions Run for Special Children

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-03-07 in Anderson, SC. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2025-12-20

Race Overview:

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
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 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! 

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