Race the Helix-Upstate
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, for the 12th Annual Race the Helix-Upstate, a heartwarming event taking place at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville. This vibrant race is not only a thrilling opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors but also a chance to raise awareness and funds for genetic disorders through the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation. Participants can choose between a 5K trail run, featuring chip timing and accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs, or a 1-mile paved course perfect for walkers of all ages and abilities.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, your participation makes a difference! The event kicks off at 8:00 AM, with onsite registration available until the race starts. Enjoy pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee while you connect with fellow participants. Plus, there are awards for the top male and female finishers in various age groups! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact while having fun—register by February 14th to secure your event t-shirt and be part of this uplifting community experience!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, your participation makes a difference! The event kicks off at 8:00 AM, with onsite registration available until the race starts. Enjoy pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee while you connect with fellow participants. Plus, there are awards for the top male and female finishers in various age groups! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact while having fun—register by February 14th to secure your event t-shirt and be part of this uplifting community experience!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US ON MARCH 7TH FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL RACE THE HELIX-UPSTATE, 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 TO SUPPORT GENETICS SERVICES, TESTING, AND RESEARCH FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY GENETIC DISORDERS.
PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING OUR LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS!
LIVE EVENT DETAILS:
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SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH AT LAKE CONESTEE NATURE PARK
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5K TRAIL RUN WITH CHIP TIMING (COURSE CAN ACCOMMODATE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS)
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1 MILE PAVED COURSE FOR WALKERS, RUNNERS, STROLLERS, AND WHEELCHAIRS
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PRE-PACKAGED SNACKS, WATER, AND COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED
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CHECK-IN WILL START AT 8:00 ON THE DAY OF THE RACE
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ANY PARTICIPANT WHO WISHES TO REGISTER ONSITE WILL NEED TO DO SO THROUGH THEIR PERSONAL PHONE/DEVICE, ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL THE START OF THE EVENT
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AWARD DIVISIONS
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TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHER OVERALL
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TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
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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 AND OLDER
VIRTUAL EVENT DETAILS:
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RUN OR WALK FROM ANYWHERE!
ENTRY FEES FOR LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS:
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$25 FOR 5K (T-SHIRT NOT INCLUDED)
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FREE FOR 1 MILE WALK THE HELIX (T-SHIRT NOT INCLUDED)
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SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $10 WHEN YOU REGISTER. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FEBRUARY 14TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT AND SIZE.
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IF YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL EVENT AND PURCHASE A T-SHIRT, YOU WILL NEED TO PICK UP YOUR SHIRT FROM A GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER LOCATION. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR T-SHIRT PICK UP.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM RACE THE HELIX-UPSTATE 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 [https://www.ggc.org/foundation]
PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING OUR LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS!
LIVE EVENT DETAILS:
*
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH AT LAKE CONESTEE NATURE PARK
*
5K TRAIL RUN WITH CHIP TIMING (COURSE CAN ACCOMMODATE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS)
*
1 MILE PAVED COURSE FOR WALKERS, RUNNERS, STROLLERS, AND WHEELCHAIRS
*
PRE-PACKAGED SNACKS, WATER, AND COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED
*
CHECK-IN WILL START AT 8:00 ON THE DAY OF THE RACE
*
ANY PARTICIPANT WHO WISHES TO REGISTER ONSITE WILL NEED TO DO SO THROUGH THEIR PERSONAL PHONE/DEVICE, ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL THE START OF THE EVENT
*
AWARD DIVISIONS
*
TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHER OVERALL
*
TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
*
12 AND UNDER
*
13-19
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70 AND OLDER
VIRTUAL EVENT DETAILS:
*
RUN OR WALK FROM ANYWHERE!
ENTRY FEES FOR LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS:
*
$25 FOR 5K (T-SHIRT NOT INCLUDED)
*
FREE FOR 1 MILE WALK THE HELIX (T-SHIRT NOT INCLUDED)
*
SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $10 WHEN YOU REGISTER. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FEBRUARY 14TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT AND SIZE.
*
IF YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL EVENT AND PURCHASE A T-SHIRT, YOU WILL NEED TO PICK UP YOUR SHIRT FROM A GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER LOCATION. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR T-SHIRT PICK UP.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM RACE THE HELIX-UPSTATE 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 [https://www.ggc.org/foundation]
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Lake Conestee Nature Park, 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, 29607, SC, United States
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