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

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Race the Helix-Upstate, taking place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026! This exciting event will be held at the scenic Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville and promises a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K trail run, complete with chip timing and a course that accommodates strollers and wheelchairs, or a 1-mile paved walk perfect for all ages and abilities.

Join us for a great cause as we raise awareness and funds for genetic disorders and research, with all proceeds benefiting the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation. Enjoy pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee while you cheer on participants of all ages. With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event is not just about racingβ€”it's about coming together to support families impacted by genetic disorders. So mark your calendar and be part of this uplifting experience on March 7th!

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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LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $15 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]

Races

  • Race the Helix 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Sat 7th March 2026 (9:00AM EST)

    $27.50

  • Walk the Helix 1 Mile

    Incl. Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Sat 7th March 2026 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

  • Virtual Race the Helix 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    $27.50

  • Virtual Walk the Helix 1 Mile

    Incl. Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Free

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Location

Lake Conestee Nature Park, 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, 29607, SC, United States

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