This is a RAIN or SHINE event. Businesses can create teams of five or more as part of the Corporate Challenge.

The 23rd Annual McElveen Race for The ARK race is set for Saturday, August 27 in Downtown Summerville. The 5K begins at 7:45 am. and the 1-mile fun run kicks off at 8:45 am.Register online here.Through Aug. 25, 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. 26 at The ARK House (502 West 5th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483) 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, it’s $15 or $35 for a family of four (without T-shirts). This is a RAIN or SHINE event. 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 $350. For more information on Corporate Team Challenge, Youth Team Challenge, and Sponsorship Opportunities contact Megan Severn at DevelopmentDir@thearkofsc.org