Registration OPENS on May 1, 2025 for the 26th Annual McElveen Race for The ARK. The race is set for SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 in Downtown Summerville. The ARK provides comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimers 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).

Through Aug. 21, 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 from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 at The ARK House and from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on site race day. During packet pickup and on race day, registration for the 5K is $40. For the 1-mile fun run, its $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!*

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 $500.

For more information on Corporate Team Challenge, Youth Team Challenge, and Sponsorship Opportunities contact Allie Suber at [email protected]

CORPORATE CHALLENGE 2025
Enter one 5-member team in The ARK's 5K Run/Walk. This is a great event to build team unity and have fun. (Additional team members can be added for an additional cost)
The winning team (combined best times) will receive a hand-crafted traveling trophy to display at their business or organization for one year. Each team member is also eligible for individual awards.
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 [email protected]
Deadline August 6, 2025 for inclusion on T-shirt - No Exceptions!
Online registration -- Be sure to have ALL your participants' information handy!

Requirements $500 per team (contact The ARK for promo code)
Your corporate logo must be submitted electronically (jpg or pdf) at the time of your entry, black and white logos only. Please email the logo to: [email protected]
Your corporation or organization will receive 5 entries in the 5K Run
Your company/organization's logo will appear on the back of the official race T-shirt
Opportunity to provide promotional items in runners bags. Items due by August 15th.
Your company/organization's name will appear on a special Corporate Challenge board to be displayed at the event
Your company/organization's name will appear in the post-race advertisements and on The ARK's website



_*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._