Race the Helix - Greenwood
Race the Helix - Greenwood is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Greenwood, SC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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:
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Saturday, September 19th, 2026 at 9:00 am - Greenwood Genetic Center
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5K run or walk with Chip Timing (course can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs)
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1-mile course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs
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Pre-packaged snacks and water will be provided
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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.
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Check-in and onsite registration - 8:00 am - 8:45 am on race morning
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Awards Divisions
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1st Place overall male and female
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1st Place male and female in each age group category
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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+
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Packet/t-shirt pick up
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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.
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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.
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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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenwood, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenwood, SC
Population
22,527
as of 2023
City Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race the Helix - Greenwood
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Race the Helix - Greenwood
Sep 19, 2026