Race the Helix - Greenwood
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- 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 to lace up your running shoes for the 16th Annual Race the Helix - Greenwood on Saturday, September 19th, 2026! This exciting event will take place at the Greenwood Genetic Center and features a thrilling 5K run or walk, perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. The course is designed to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun. If you're looking for a shorter challenge, there's also a 1-mile course available for walkers, runners, and strollers.
Kick off your day with check-in and onsite registration starting at 8:00 AM, and get ready for the race to begin at 9:00 AM. Participants will be treated to pre-packaged snacks and water after the race, and awards will be presented to the top finishers in various age groups, making this not just a race, but a celebration of community and health. Don't miss out on the chance to support a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness for genetic disorders and funding important genetic research. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy in Greenwood!
Kick off your day with check-in and onsite registration starting at 8:00 AM, and get ready for the race to begin at 9:00 AM. Participants will be treated to pre-packaged snacks and water after the race, and awards will be presented to the top finishers in various age groups, making this not just a race, but a celebration of community and health. Don't miss out on the chance to support a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness for genetic disorders and funding important genetic research. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy in Greenwood!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 16TH 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 19TH, 2026 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 3. 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]
EVENT DETAILS:
*
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2026 AT 9:00 AM - GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER
*
5K RUN OR WALK WITH CHIP TIMING (COURSE CAN ACCOMMODATE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS)
*
1-MILE COURSE FOR WALKERS, RUNNERS, STROLLERS, AND WHEELCHAIRS
*
PRE-PACKAGED SNACKS AND WATER WILL BE PROVIDED
*
ONLINE T-SHIRT SALES WILL CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 3. THERE WILL BE A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON RACE DAY. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
*
CHECK-IN AND ONSITE REGISTRATION - 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM ON RACE MORNING
*
AWARDS DIVISIONS
*
1ST PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
*
1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY
*
12 AND UNDER
*
13-19
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70+
*
PACKET/T-SHIRT PICK UP
*
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.
*
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]
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Greenwood Genetic Center, 101 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, 29646, SC, United States
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