The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship 5K Run
- Date Sat 15th February 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Graniteville, South Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Homecoming 5K Run to benefit the Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Graniteville, Aiken. This exciting family-friendly event kicks off at 8 AM at the Convocation Center of the University of South Carolina Aiken, where participants of all ages and abilities are welcomed to take on the 3.1-mile run.
The run honors the memory of two brave Aiken police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, with proceeds supporting a scholarship for students pursuing careers in criminal justice. Every registered participant will receive a t-shirt (if registered by February 1, 2025), and ribbons will be awarded to finalists. With chip-timed results, this is not just a race but a meaningful way to contribute to the community. Don’t miss the opening ceremony at 7:50 AM and the chance to make a difference while enjoying a fun day out!
The run honors the memory of two brave Aiken police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, with proceeds supporting a scholarship for students pursuing careers in criminal justice. Every registered participant will receive a t-shirt (if registered by February 1, 2025), and ribbons will be awarded to finalists. With chip-timed results, this is not just a race but a meaningful way to contribute to the community. Don’t miss the opening ceremony at 7:50 AM and the chance to make a difference while enjoying a fun day out!
Organiser's Description
The University of South Carolina Aiken is proud to announce its 2ND ANNUAL HOMECOMING 5K RUN TO BENEFIT THE SANDY ROGERS AND SCOTTY RICHARDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP on campus on Saturday, February 15. The 5K starts at 8AM.
Proceeds from this 3.1-mile run will benefit The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship honors two Aiken police officers who were tragically killed in the line of duty over a period of two months in 2011 and 2012. Awarded by the sociology program at USC Aiken, preference is given to students who are pursuing a career in criminal justice with a demonstrated financial need.
Dr. Christine Wernet, chair of the sociology department at USC Aiken, taught Scotty Richardson 05 when he was a student in the sociology program. This scholarship is very important to me, Wernet says, Its a fitting tribute to the fallen officers who meant so much to Aiken County. Criminology and Criminal Justice is a leading interest for students who major in sociology at USC Aiken. This is a meaningful scholarship for our students that makes a difference in their lives.
The Homecoming 5K Run is a family-friendly event, with race participation being open to all ages and abilities. Each 5K participant receives a t-shirt, if registered by February 1, 2025. Finalists receive ribbons. This will be a chipped-time race.
Event Schedule
February 15 7:50AM Opening Ceremony
February 15 8:00AM Race Start
The race starts at the Convocation Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Wes Brown at [email protected].
PACKET PICKUP INFO
You are welcome to pick up your race packet the day before the race at the Starbucks inside the Student Activity Center on the campus of USC Aiken. Volunteers will be on-site from 3-6:30PM.
USC Aiken Starbucks
471 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC 29803
The morning of the race you will pick up your packet near the starting line at the USCA Convocation Center. Volunteers will be on site from 6:30AM-7:50AM.
USCA Convocation Center
2049 Champion Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
RACE DAY PARKING
Enter from University Parkway onto Proud Pacer Drive and park next to the Baseball Field.
Proceeds from this 3.1-mile run will benefit The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship honors two Aiken police officers who were tragically killed in the line of duty over a period of two months in 2011 and 2012. Awarded by the sociology program at USC Aiken, preference is given to students who are pursuing a career in criminal justice with a demonstrated financial need.
Dr. Christine Wernet, chair of the sociology department at USC Aiken, taught Scotty Richardson 05 when he was a student in the sociology program. This scholarship is very important to me, Wernet says, Its a fitting tribute to the fallen officers who meant so much to Aiken County. Criminology and Criminal Justice is a leading interest for students who major in sociology at USC Aiken. This is a meaningful scholarship for our students that makes a difference in their lives.
The Homecoming 5K Run is a family-friendly event, with race participation being open to all ages and abilities. Each 5K participant receives a t-shirt, if registered by February 1, 2025. Finalists receive ribbons. This will be a chipped-time race.
Event Schedule
February 15 7:50AM Opening Ceremony
February 15 8:00AM Race Start
The race starts at the Convocation Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Wes Brown at [email protected].
PACKET PICKUP INFO
You are welcome to pick up your race packet the day before the race at the Starbucks inside the Student Activity Center on the campus of USC Aiken. Volunteers will be on-site from 3-6:30PM.
USC Aiken Starbucks
471 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC 29803
The morning of the race you will pick up your packet near the starting line at the USCA Convocation Center. Volunteers will be on site from 6:30AM-7:50AM.
USCA Convocation Center
2049 Champion Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
RACE DAY PARKING
Enter from University Parkway onto Proud Pacer Drive and park next to the Baseball Field.
Races
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General Public Signup for 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$43.40
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USC Aiken Student Signup for 5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
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First Responders and USC Aiken Faculty and Staff Signup for 5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
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Children 12 and Under
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship 5K Run