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 11th Annual Race The Helix-Upstate on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at the beautiful Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville! This uplifting event is dedicated to raising awareness for genetic disorders and supporting crucial genetic research, with all proceeds benefiting the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation.
Participants can choose between an exciting 5K trail run, which is stroller and wheelchair friendly, or a scenic 1-mile paved course perfect for walkers, runners, and strollers. Both events promise a fun atmosphere with pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee provided. With check-in starting at 8:00 AM, there's plenty of time to get ready for the race. Awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories, making it a competitive yet inclusive event for everyone. Whether you prefer to join us in person or participate virtually from anywhere, your involvement will help make a difference. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit!
Participants can choose between an exciting 5K trail run, which is stroller and wheelchair friendly, or a scenic 1-mile paved course perfect for walkers, runners, and strollers. Both events promise a fun atmosphere with pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee provided. With check-in starting at 8:00 AM, there's plenty of time to get ready for the race. Awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories, making it a competitive yet inclusive event for everyone. Whether you prefer to join us in person or participate virtually from anywhere, your involvement will help make a difference. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US ON APRIL 5TH FOR THE 11TH 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
*
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
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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 MARCH 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, 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 $10 WHEN YOU REGISTER. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 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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