Place
61 College Drive
Montevallo, AL US 35115
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.
Race Day Schedule
RACE DAY - SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023
7:00 am - Registration Opens
7:45am - 5K Registration Closes
8:00am - 5K Start
8:45am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Closes
9:00am - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
9:30am - Awards Ceremony
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, April 21, 2023
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Arc of Shelby County
203 Amphitheater Road
Pelham, AL 35124
Saturday, April 22, 2023
7 a.m. - 7:45 am.
University of Montevallo McChesney Student Center
COURSE MAP
Race Contact Info
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ABOUT THE ARC OF SHELBY COUNTY
The Arc of Shelby County serves over 1,400 children, adults and families in Shelby County. Through advocacy, coaching, and support, we empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their goals.
The Arc of Shelby County's Children's Program serves over 450 children between the ages of birth and three years in Shelby County through early intervention services. The Children's Program provides free evaluations to families, as well as free trainings to community daycares and child care centers. The Lending Library loans out equipment, adapted toys, technology and other resources to parent for use at home or in their daycare setting. The Children's Program also presents Tales for Tots, a community outreach and literacy program open to children and families from our Early Intervention program and from the general community.
The Arc of Shelby County's Employment Program assists adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their employment goals by working with each individual to provide training and support to help them obtain and maintain employment and ensure success. The Arc of Shelby County also currently provides long-term support services for over 100 participants at no cost to them, helping to ensure success for the life of their job. Pre-Employment Transition services are provided to hundreds of high school students throughout Shelby County. The employment team also hosts REACT events, which provide opportunities for participants to gather for social time and educational instruction.
The New Visions Day Program opened in Calera in 2021 and provides opportunities for ongoing skills training and for community-based inclusion to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New Visions program participants receive the training and support they need to continue to improve their personal, social, communication, self-help, and independent living skills. A variety of activities are provided to New Visions participants, including community leisure and recreational outings, community-based learning opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.
The Arc of Shelby County also provides a variety of trainings, resources, and referral information to help support individuals and families as they achieve their goals. To learn more about The Arc of Shelby County visit www.thearcofshelby.org.
