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2023 Race For The ARK

24th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK

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Registration
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 24th AT 5:59 PM
May 2 - May 31 | $5 off 5K Run / Walk (with or without shirt)
when you use Promo Code: ARKRUN23 (Case Sensitive)
Regular Registration – June 1 to August 24

Onsite Registration & Packet Pick Up
Friday, August 25th, 12pm to 6pm
PICK UP AT The ARK House
502 WEST 5TH NORTH STREET
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483

Race Day, Saturday, August 26, 6:30am to 7:30am
206 Central Ave., Summerville SC 29483
(Start & Finish at W 2nd South Street)

This is a RAIN or SHINE event

*Registrations only accepted through our event page via Race Roster*
Due to being a fundraiser, there are no refunds.



Sign Up NOW to ensure you receive the limited edition shirt
for the 24th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK! Register by
August 5 to guarantee your shirt size.

This year's t-shirt is quick-dry fabric. If you like a loose fit,
order one size larger than usual.


Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K With Shirt Closed

  1. $35.00
    May 1 - Aug 24

5K Without Shirt Closed

  1. $25.00
    May 1 - Aug 24

Corporate Challenge Closed

Please sign up 5 members in one transaction by clicking 'Add Another Participant'. Scroll down for more info

  1. $400.00
    May 1 - Aug 24

Youth Team Challenge (With Shirt) Closed

  1. $35.00
    May 1 - Aug 24

Youth Team Challenge (Without Shirt) Closed

  1. $25.00
    May 1 - Aug 24

1 Mile (Without Shirt) Closed

  1. $10.00
    May 1 - Aug 24

1 Mile Fun Run/Family of 4 (Without Shirt) Closed

Please sign up 4 family members in one transaction by clicking 'Add Another Participant'

  1. $30.00
    May 1 - Aug 24

Thank you to our Title Sponsor

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We are thrilled to announce McElveen will be our 2023 Race For The ARK title sponsor. Thank you, McElveen for all that you do for The ARK and our community, we graciously appreciate your generous support!

Learn more about McElveen at www.McElveen.com.

Race Info

5K registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE, for any reason.

Exciting Awards!

NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS

Top Three Overall M/F, First Master (over 40, 50, 60, 70, 80) M/F

Ribbons for all in the 1-Mile

NEW AGE GROUPS!
Age Groups (top 3 M/F): 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54. 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over

Awards Ceremony Starts soon after the race
Finish-line Services /RESULTS: TimingInc.com

Safety NO PETS permitted on the course. HEADPHONES and wheeled strollers are discouraged.

Start The race starts and ends beside St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 206 Central Avenue in Summerville. There are three water stations. The course is USATF Certified (SC23001BW). This is a RAIN or SHINE even

Corporate Challenge 2023

Corporate Challenge 2023
● 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.

How to Register For more information or to register call Allie Suber at 843-471-1360 or info@thearkofsc.org
● Deadline – July 28, 2023 for inclusion on T-shirt - No Exceptions!
● Online registration -- Be sure to have ALL your participants' information handy!

Requirements $350 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: info@TheARKofSC.org
● 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 16th.
● 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

Lowcountry Youth Team Challenge

Youth/High School teams are invited to compete in this event, in a special category. Team Registration is due no later than August 6th. All students under 18 years of age must have parental permission.

For more information / to register, please contact The ARK, 843-471-1360 or info@TheARKofSC.org.

Top teams

1

AMAZON KDP

Raised:

$100.00

2

Interim Incredibles

Raised:

$27.48

Top fundraisers

1 View fundraiser page for Malin

Malin Wagnon

$298.85

Raised

$200.00

Goal
2 View fundraiser page for Richard

Richard Lyle

Raised: $284.38

Event schedule

  • Thu, August 24, 2023 5:59 PM - Online Registration ENDS
  • Fri, August 25, 2023 10:00 AM - Registration & Packet Pick Up Starts
  • Fri, August 25, 2023 6:00 PM - Registration & Packet Pick Up Ends
  • Sat, August 26, 2023 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up & On-Site Registration
  • Sat, August 26, 2023 7:45 AM - Race Day Start

Contact information

Event contact
Allie Suber
Email
info@thearkofsc.org
Phone
+1 843-471-1360

Sponsors