Champions Run for Special Children

The Champions Run for Special Children

The Champions Run for Special Children is a superhero themed benefit event held in Anderson, South Carolina at 2404 SC Hwy 81. The event marks the 12th anniversary of the race and includes a certified 5K run/walk/roll and a 1 mile fun run.

Distances:

• 5K
• 1 Mile

Registration opens on 2026-03-14 and closes on 2027-02-26. The standard registration fee for the certified 5K is $25.00. The 1 mile fun run has no registration fee. Teams of five or more qualify for a discounted rate of $20.00 per person through the registration site group option. Groups may be created through the event registration website or by contacting the event organizer via the event contact form.

Awards are presented for individual and team performance and for costumes. Team and group prize categories include family, sorority or fraternity, business, school, church, best team costume, and most team spirited. Individual awards are given by gender and by multiple age groups including children and masters categories. Best costume awards are planned for adult male, adult female, and child.

The event benefits The Champions Center for special children, formerly DCEC. The center provides daily care, education, and therapeutic services for children with different abilities and special needs, including Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, genetic conditions, and developmental delays. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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