Race The Helix-Upstate
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 10th Annual Race The Helix-Upstate on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at the beautiful Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville! This inspiring event, dedicated to raising awareness for genetic disorders and funding vital genetic research, offers participants the chance to engage in both live and virtual races. Choose from a 5K trail run, which is chip-timed and stroller-friendly, or a 1-mile paved course perfect for walkers, runners, and wheelchairs.
Check-in starts at 8:00 AM, and participants can register on-site through their personal devices up until the race begins. With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event is an opportunity for everyone to come together for a worthy cause. Don't miss out on this uplifting day filled with community spirit, fun, and fitnessโall while supporting the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation. Whether you're racing in person or participating virtually, your involvement will make a difference!
Check-in starts at 8:00 AM, and participants can register on-site through their personal devices up until the race begins. With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event is an opportunity for everyone to come together for a worthy cause. Don't miss out on this uplifting day filled with community spirit, fun, and fitnessโall while supporting the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation. Whether you're racing in person or participating virtually, your involvement will make a difference!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US ON APRIL 20TH FOR THE 10TH 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, APRIL 5TH 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 $15.00 WHEN YOU REGISTER. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 31ST 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, APRIL 5TH 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 $15.00 WHEN YOU REGISTER. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 31ST 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]
Races
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Race the Helix 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOON -
Walk the Helix 1 Mile
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOON -
Virtual Race the Helix 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
OPENS SOON -
Virtual Walk the Helix 1 Mile
Incl. T-Shirt
Free
OPENS SOON
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