Race the Helix - Greenwood

16th Annual Race the Helix - Greenwood Inspired by one family's desire to raise awareness for genetic disorders and funding for genetic research. Saturday, September 19, 2026  ·  Greenwood Genetic Center, Greenwood, SC About the Race

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.

📍 Race Day Details

Date	Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location	Greenwood Genetic Center
Address	101 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, SC 29646
Check-In & Onsite Registration	8:00-8:45 AM on race morning
Packet Pickup	Race morning beginning at 8:00 AM · Early pickup the Friday before, 4:00-6:00 PM, at the Greenwood Genetic Center (106 Gregor Mendel Circle)
Parking	Parking is available at Greenwood Genetic Center (101 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, SC 29646). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

🏃 The Events Race the Helix 5K  ·  9:00 AM 5K run or walk with chip timing. The course can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs. Walk the Helix - 1 Mile  ·  9:00 AM 1-mile course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs. Virtual 5K   Race Morning Timeline

8:45 AM	Pre-race announcements and course briefing
9:00 AM	Race the Helix 5K starts
9:00 AM	Walk the Helix - 1 mile starts
9:55 AM	Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)
10:15 AM	Course closes

Times are based on the start times above.

Packet & T-Shirt Pickup

• 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 the Friday before the race between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

T-Shirts

Online t-shirt sales will close on . There will be a very limited number of t-shirts available for sale on race day. First come, first served.

After the Race

Pre-packaged snacks and water will be provided.

🗺️ Course

The course map will be posted before race day.

Start/Finish on Google Maps 🏆 Race Awards

• 1st place overall male and female
• 1st place male and female in each age group category

Age Group Categories 12 & Under13-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970+ ❤️ Supporting the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation

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 the foundation's site.

Donate to the GGC Foundation Part of the Upstate Giving Series

This race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.

Upstate Giving SeriesSeries Standings Race Policies

• Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
• No refunds: all registrations are final.
• Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible.

Genome Sponsor Helix Silver Sponsor Education Sponsor Walk the Helix Partner Helix Bronze Sponsor Shenal Family Sponsor See All Sponsors Volunteer With Us

Race day runs on volunteers. Pick a shift that works for you on the volunteer sign-up page.

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