Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship 5K
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Event Overview
The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship 5K Run is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. It is the third annual homecoming 5K organized by the University of South Carolina Aiken.
Event Details
The event features a 5K (3.1-mile) run. This year's race will use a new course. It is a chip-timed race.
All proceeds benefit The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors two Aiken police officers killed in the line of duty in 2011 and 2012. It is awarded by the sociology program at USC Aiken, with preference given to students pursuing criminal justice careers who demonstrate financial need.
Registration and Participation
Registration is offered in several categories with different fees:
- General Public: $40
- USC Aiken Students: $12
- First Responders, Veterans, USC Aiken Faculty and Staff: $35
- Children 12 and Under: $10
Registration for most categories closes on February 18, 2026. General registration re-opens on February 20, 2026. Participants who register by February 4, 2026, receive a t-shirt. Finalists receive medals. The event is described as family-friendly and open to all ages and abilities.
Location and Logistics
The race starts at the USC Aiken Convocation Center located at 2049 Champion Way in Graniteville, South Carolina. Packet pickup is available the day before the race at the Starbucks in the USC Aiken Student Activity Center, and on race morning near the starting line at the Convocation Center. Race day parking is directed next to the baseball field, accessed from University Parkway onto Proud Pacer Drive. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
