18th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK
Event Details
This 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run raises funds for The ARK to provide comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer's or related dementia.
The 5K run/walk begins at 7:45 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run starts at 8:45 a.m. near St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 206 Central Ave. in Summerville. The USATF-certified course winds through historic downtown Summerville, ending back at the church.
Register online or visit thearkofsc.org for more information.
Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female winners as well as in several age groups. School running groups are encouraged to enter the Youth Challenge for $35 with T-shirt for the 5K run/walk and $25 without T-shirt; last year's winner was Summerville High School. 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. Last year's winner was Summerville Medical Center. Cost is $350.
Through Aug. 24, registration is $35 with T-shirt for the 5K run/walk and $25 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 noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25 and from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on race day in St. Luke's Fellowship Hall.
Date
August 26, 2017
Location
Summerville Near St. Luke's Lutheran Church
206 Central Avenue, Summerville SC, 29483
, SC