Arc & Soles 5k

Saturday, April 22, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

Montevallo, Alabama

$22.20–$38.10 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Arc & Soles 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in the beautiful city of Montevallo, Shelby. This vibrant event, hosted at the University of Montevallo, invites participants of all ages to challenge themselves with a thrilling 5K road race that starts and finishes at the McChesney Student Activity Center. Runners will enjoy a scenic course that meanders around the picturesque Main Campus, featuring the stunning UM Lake and the charming Student Retreat Loop.

For those looking for a shorter distance, the 1-mile Fun Run offers a perfect opportunity for families and kids to get involved in the fun! With exciting activities planned for attendees and awards for the top finishers in various categories, including Overall Male and Female, Masters, and Juniors, the day promises to be filled with energy and camaraderie. Don't forget to register by April 3 to secure your race t-shirt and consider bringing your used athletic shoes to support a great cause through the Arc & Soles shoe recycling program. All proceeds from this fantastic event will benefit The Arc of Shelby County, helping over 1,400 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Come out and make a difference

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Races

5k

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM CDT

$38.10

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1-Mile Fun Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

10:00 AM CDT

$22.20

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Sleep-In

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Not a runner? Sleep in but get all the perks - (t-shirt and goodies)!

9:00 AM CDT

$27.50

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Organiser's description

The Arc of Shelby County is hosting the Arc & Soles 5K presented by SouthWest Water Company on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the University of Montevallo. There will also be a 1-mile Fun Run, along with kid and family-friendly activities. Awards will be given for Overall Male and Female finishers, as well as top Masters finisher and top Juniors finisher.

The 5K course is a road race that begins and ends at the McChesney Student Activity Center. The course goes around Main Campus and includes the UM Lake, as well as the Student Retreat Loop. The 1 Mile Fun Run will include the Student Retreat Loop only.

Registration deadline to guarantee a race t-shirt is Monday, April 3.

Participants can also bring their used athletic shoes to donate to Arc & Soles, The Arc of Shelby County's shoe recycling program that both raises funds and provides work-based learning experiences for individuals with intellectual disabilities. All proceeds from Arc & Soles and from the Arc & Soles 5K will benefit The Arc of Shelby County's programs and services that help over 1,400 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year.