Race the Helix - Greenwood
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Greenwood Genetic Center, Greenwood, SC
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Greenwood Genetic Center, Greenwood, SC
Date and time
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Greenwood Genetic Center, Greenwood, SC
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:
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 5. 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
5K
1 mile