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3rd Annual USC Aiken Homecoming 5K Run

(Benefit Scholarship)
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The University of South Carolina Aiken

is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Homecoming 5K Run benefiting the Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship on campus.

This year features a new course, and the race begins at 8:00 AM.

Proceeds from this 3.1-mile run support a scholarship honoring two Aiken police officers who were tragically killed in the line of duty in 2011 and 2012. Awarded through the USC Aiken sociology program, preference is given to students pursuing criminal justice with demonstrated financial need.

When?

Saturday, February 21, 2026
8:00 AM

Where?

University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken)
Aiken, SC

(Start location/course details: add official race page link or campus start point if available.)
Family-Friendly: Open to all ages and abilities
Race Type: Chip-timed 5K (3.1 miles)
Shirts: Each participant receives a t-shirt if registered by February 4, 2026
Awards: Finalists receive medals
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Fallen officers

About the Scholarship

The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship honors two fallen officers who meant so much to Aiken County. The scholarship helps students—especially those pursuing criminology/criminal justice—move forward with meaningful support during their studies.