The Champions Run for Special Children

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.

If your group would like to participate, we are using RunSignUp's group option. Please contact Laura Capell through the contact form below to set up your group, or you can create your own group through the registration website. Teams of 5 or more receive a discounted rate.

The course map will be posted before race day.

Individual and team awards will be presented.

Group Prizes: Family, Sorority/Fraternity, Business, School, Church, Best Team Costume, Most Team Spirited

Best Costume Awards: Adult Male, Adult Female, Child

Individual Awards (Male & Female): Overall (0-49), Masters (50+), and each age group below

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!

This race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.

Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible.