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The Champions Run for Special Children

location_city Anderson

location_on South Carolina

flag United States

calendar_today 07 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

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):


Individual Awards - Male & Female:

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! 

Races Offered

5K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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66 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Anderson.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 7.1° / 18.8°
wb_sunny 3.9° / 16.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.9 /
water_drop 67.0%

About Anderson

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Anderson is a county and city in the Upcountry of South Carolina. The city of Anderson had a population of 27,545 in 2016 with an urban area population of 75,702. Anderson County had a population of 194,692 in 2016. The city of Anderson serves as one of the three primary cities in the Upcountry of South Carolina, the others being Spartanburg and Greenville.

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