The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship 5K Run

Race Information

The University of South Carolina Aiken is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Homecoming 5K Run to benefit The Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship on campus on Saturday, February 21. This year, the race uses a new course and starts at 8:00 AM. 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 pursuing a career in criminal justice with a demonstrated financial need.

The Homecoming 5K Run is a family-friendly event, with race participation open to all ages and abilities. Each 5K participant receives a t-shirt if registered by February 4, 2026. Finalists receive medals. This will be a chip-time race.

Event Schedule

• February 21, 7:50 AM – Opening Ceremony
• February 21, 8:00 AM – Race Start

Packet Pickup Info

Day Before: USC Aiken Starbucks, 471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29803 (3:00 PM - 6:30 PM)

Race Day Morning: USCA Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville, SC 29829 (6:30 AM - 7:50 AM)

Race Day Parking

Enter from University Parkway onto Proud Pacer Drive and park next to the Baseball Field.