Directed by the Aiken Running Club in conjunction with Aiken Electric Co-op, this is a race by runners for runners. You'll see many area High School kids either in the races or along the sides volunteering and/or cheering. Proceeds from the race support local high school track and cross country programs.
This race has featured some of the best T-shirt designs and offered a unique tour through Aiken's residential and historic streets.
2004 Triple Crown 10 Mile Race Results: Male: David Branch, 49:06 in 1986 Female: Mary Ellen Kelly, 59:19 in 1997 *Both course records are also South Carolina state records. See current SC State Records |
Triple Crown 10 Mile Road Race South Carolina State Championship Open for all ages, all paces. Course is absolutely flat, fast, and also very scenic in case you're capable of noticing such! The first three miles are on residential streets, followed by one mile on dirt through Aiken’s historic horse district. Miles 5 and 6 are run on Aiken’s famous Colleton Avenue, showcasing Aiken's historic homes. Mile 7 is back on dirt, and the last three miles wind through more traditional neighborhoods. The race finishes back at the Odell Weeks Activities Center.
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Aiken
Electric Cooperative Triple Crown 2 mile race Sponsored by Aiken Electric Cooperative and open for all ages. This flat course starts at the Odell Weeks Activities Center and runs through surrounding area neighborhoods. All roads on this course have been recently paved. No more rocks! Bring your flats and run a fast 2 miler! |
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Carolina
First 1 Mile Race Sponsored by Carolina First. For ages 16 years old and under. This flat course is run on the one mile walking track at the Odell Weeks Activities Center. This event is quite popular among area soccer players, cross country runners, track team, and young rising stars!
Prizes: Overall Winners (M/F)
get special awards (TBD) Trophies awarded to age group winners:
6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16
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Tot Trot and 1/2 Mile Fun Run Bring the Kids! The Tot Trot is for ages 5 and under. The 40 yard distance makes for quite a scene each year as the kids come running toward the finish line. The 1/2 mile distance is for ages 8 and under. This fun run serves to introduce young kids to running and racing, without having to toe the line with the older kids in the mile distance. No age group awards in these races - just participation recognition only, plus some extra ice cream for the first M/F in the 1/2 mile. All participants will receive a 100% cotton T-shirt, and more! |
Prizes: Participation ribbons for all. Winner (M/F) of the 1/2 mile fun run get
special recognition
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