27th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK
About this race
The race is set for Saturday, August 15 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 1-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 1-mile fun run kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Awards begins at 9:30 a.m. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female winners as well as in several age groups. Plus, $100 will awarded to the first male and female to break the course records (15:40 male and 17:51 female).
ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP:
Noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 at The ARK House located at 502 W. 5th North St. Summerville, SC 29483
6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on site race day at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 206 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483.
During packet pickup and on race day, registration for the 5K is $40. For the 1-mile fun run, it’s $15 or $35 for a family of four (without T-shirts).
The ARK is offering ONE free beer to runners who show their race bib AND a valid 21+ ID!*
● The race/walk starts and ends at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 206 Central Avenue in Summerville.
● There are three water stations and the course is certified (SC23001BW).
This is a RAIN or SHINE event. No refunds.
How to Register For more information or to register call The ARK at 843-471-1360 or info@thearkofsc.org
● Deadline – August 1, 2026 for inclusion on T-shirt - No Exceptions!
● Online registration -- Be sure to have ALL your participants' information handy!
*A valid drivers license age 21+ must be shown to be served alcohol in accordance with local and state law. No ID = No beer. Non-alcoholic options will be available.
Join fellow runners on August 24, 2024 for the 27th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK. It's a fantastic 5.1K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Summerville.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run with Dry-fit T-shirt
5K Run without Shirt
1 Mile Fun Run Single
1 Mile Fun Run Family of Four
Corporate Challenge Sponsor
As a Corporate Challenge Sponsor, you will receive: Company logo on race day shirt, one (five member) team for the corporate challenge, listing in the Journal Scene thank you ad, listing on our website for a year, promo item in the runners bag, and recognition in race pre- and post-publicity
Long Distance Sponsor
As a Long Distance Sponsor, you will receive : Company logo on race day shirt, one (five member) team for the corporate challenge, listing in the Journal Scene thank you ad, listing on our website for a year, promo booth at the race, promo item in the runners bag, and recognition in race pre- and post-publicity
Marathoner Sponsor
As a Marathoner Sponsor, you will receive: Prominent Company logo on race day shirt, corporate banner at the race, two (five member) teams for the corporate challenge, listing in the Journal Scene thank you ad, logo and link on our website for a year, promo booth at the race, promo item in the runners bag, and recognition in race pre- and post-publicity
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Summerville in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Summerville
27th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK takes place in Summerville, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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