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Race For The ARK

25th Annual Race For The ARK August 24, 2024

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The 25th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024. 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 8:45 a.m.

Through Aug. 23, registration is $35 with T-shirt for the 5K run/walk and $25 for without T-shirt and $10 for the 1-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. 23 at The ARK House and at St. Luke’s 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 1-mile fun run, it’s $15 or $40 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 for a Corporate Challenge Team is $500.

For more information on Corporate Team Challenge, Youth Team Challenge, and Sponsorship Opportunities contact The ARK at Events@thearkofsc.org

Join us for a block party afterwards to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this event! Food Trucks, Vendors & more! Stay tuned for more details.

2023 Race Results Here 2023 Race Photos

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A Fun, Healthy Run for a Great Cause

The Race for the ARK is our annual 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run that runs through historic downtown Summerville. This fun and healthy activity will take you through some of the most beautiful, historic scenery in the Lowcountry. Join us as we get moving, build fellowship, and work to raise funds for this incredibly important mission.

Proceeds from the event help us continue our work supporting caregivers and their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias (ADRD). Every dollar helps up to develop resources such as our Adult Respite Care programs, Early Memory Loss programs, Memory Screenings, and our Powerful Tools for Caregivers training.

To learn more about our 5K fundraisers, contact us today.

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About The ARK of SC

The ARK of SC began in 1996 as a community outreach initiative of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Summerville. Initially, The ARK served 13 families with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The following year, The ARK launched a satellite respite day program in rural St. George serving families in Dorchester, Colleton, and Orangeburg counties. In 2004, The ARK received grant funding for a bus that enabled more participants to attend our respite programs. Presently, The ARK operates a four-day-a-week Summerville program with 10 participants per day. To date, The ARK has served hundreds of families, with countless others receiving information and referrals.

To learn more about what we do and how we can help you, or a caregiver you know, contact us today.