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Race the Helix - Greenwood

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Greenwood, South Carolina, United States

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

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

Races Offered

Race the Helix 5K

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Virtual 5K

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Walk the Helix - 1 mile

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Greenwood.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 18.3° / 28.2°

wb_sunny 18.7° / 28.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.8 /

water_drop 72.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 18.3° / 28.2°

wb_sunny 18.7° / 28.8°

air 8.8 km/h

water_drop 72.2%

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Greenwood is the county seat of Greenwood County in Old 96 District.

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Race the Helix - Greenwood

About the Event

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

Races Offered

Race the Helix 5K

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Walk the Helix - 1 mile

Weather Overview

About Greenwood

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