The Champions Run for Special Children

un run for our littlest heroes. RACE MORNING TIMELINE 7:30 AM Check-in and packet pickup open; race-day registration open on your phone until the start 8:15 AM Pre-race announcements and course briefing 8:30 AM 1 Mile Fun Run and The Champions Run for Special Children start 9:25 AM Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish) 9:45 AM Course closes Capes encouraged! Prizes for Best Costume (adult and child) and Best Team Costume. GROUPS & TEAMS 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. COURSE The course map will be posted before race day. Start/Finish on Google Maps RACE AWARDS 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 AGE GROUP CATEGORIES 9 & Under10-1415-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970+ SUPPORTING THE CHAMPIONS CENTER 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! PART OF THE UPSTATE GIVING SERIES 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. Upstate Giving SeriesSeries Standings RACE POLICIES Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed. No refunds: all registrations are final. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible. PRESENTING SPONSOR MEDAL SPONSOR HERO SPONSORS CHAMPION SPONSORS PATRON SPONSORS MILE MARKER SPONSOR SUPPORTER See All Sponsors RACE DAY PHOTOS See All Race Photos LET'S STAY CONNECTED Race WebsiteContact the Race Director Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.