27th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

5K Run with Dry-fit T-shirt

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3.2 Miles

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07:45

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$35.00

5K Run without Shirt

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K Run without Shirt

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$25.00

1 Mile Fun Run Family of Four

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 1 Mile Fun Run Family of Four

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

1 Mile Fun Run Single

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$10.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Summerville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 22.6° / 31.4°

wb_sunny 25.3° / 34.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.0 /

water_drop 80.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 22.6° / 31.4°

wb_sunny 25.3° / 34.2°

air 9.0 km/h

water_drop 80.1%

About Summerville

Learn more about the host city, Summerville.

Summerville is a town in the U.S. state of South Carolina situated mostly in Dorchester County, with small portions in Berkeley and Charleston counties. It lies approximately five miles from the Ashley River. The population was 50,915 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-most populous city in South Carolina. It is part of the Charleston metropolitan area.