Race the Helix - Greenwood

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Greenwood, South Carolina
  • Price Free - $27.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring day of fun and fitness at the 15th Annual Race the Helix - Greenwood! Join us on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at the Greenwood Genetic Center for an event that combines the joy of running with a meaningful cause. Participants can choose between a 5K run or walk, featuring chip timing and a course that is stroller and wheelchair accessible, or a 1-mile course perfect for all ages and abilities.

Kick off the day at 9:00 AM and enjoy pre-packaged snacks and water as you race for awareness of genetic disorders and to support vital funding for genetic research. With awards for overall winners and age group categories, there’s something for everyone. Make sure to check in between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM, and don’t miss out on the chance to grab a limited edition event T-shirt! Join us for a fantastic day that not only promotes health and wellness but also contributes to a worthy cause. Let's race together for a brighter future!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL RACE THE HELIX-GREENWOOD RACE, INSPIRED BY ONE FAMILY'S DESIRE TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR GENETIC DISORDERS AND FUNDING FOR GENETIC RESEARCH! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER FOUNDATION.



EVENT DETAILS:

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2025 AT 9:00 AM - GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER

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5K RUN OR WALK WITH CHIP TIMING (COURSE CAN ACCOMMODATE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS)

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1-MILE COURSE FOR WALKERS, RUNNERS, STROLLERS, AND WHEELCHAIRS

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PRE-PACKAGED SNACKS AND WATER WILL BE PROVIDED

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ONLINE T-SHIRT SALES WILL CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 4. THERE WILL BE A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON RACE DAY. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

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CHECK-IN AND ONSITE REGISTRATION - 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM ON RACE MORNING

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AWARDS DIVISIONS

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1ST PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE

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1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY

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12 AND UNDER

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13-19

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20-29

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30-39

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40-49

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50-59

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60-69

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70+

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PACKET/T-SHIRT PICK UP

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PREORDERED RACE THE HELIX T-SHIRTS AND 5K RACE BIBS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE RACE ON SATURDAY MORNING BEGINNING AT 8:00 AM.

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EARLY PICKUP FOR PREORDERED T-SHIRTS AND 5K RACE BIBS IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER (106 GREGOR MENDEL CIRCLE) ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 BETWEEN 4:00 PM AND 6:00 PM.

PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER FOUNDATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER FOUNDATION OR TO MAKE A DONATION, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.GGC.ORG/FOUNDATION/DONATE [https://www.ggc.org/foundation/donate]

Races

  • Race the Helix 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Walk the Helix - 1 Mile

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Domestic Shipping Included)

    $27.50

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Location

Greenwood Genetic Center, 101 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, 29646, SC, United States

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