22nd Annual McElveen Race for The ARK

The race is set for Saturday, August 28 in downtown Summerville. The ARK provides comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia.

This race includes a 5K run/walk and one-mile fun run. Both races begin and end at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 206 Central Avenue in Summerville. The USATF-certified course winds through historic downtown Summerville. The 5K begins at 7:45 a.m. and the one-mile fun run kicks off at 8:45 a.m.

Through Aug. 26, registration is $35 with T-shirt for the 5K run/walk; $25 without T-shirt; $10 for the one-mile fun run; or $30 for a family of four (without T-shirts).

Registration and packet pickup will be noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27 at The ARK House and from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on race day. During packet pickup and on race day, registration for the 5K is $40. For the one-mile fun run, it’s $15 or $35 for a family of four (without T-shirts).

Businesses can create teams of five or more as part of the Corporate Challenge. The winning team (combined best times) receives a hand-crafted traveling trophy to display at its business or organization for one year. Cost is $350.

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For more information on Corporate Team Challenge, Youth Team Challenge, and Sponsorship Opportunities contact Megan Severn at DevelopmentDir@thearkofsc.org