Race the Helix - Greenwood | Greenwood, SC, United States

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

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$25.00

Virtual 5K

Sep 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$25.00

Walk the Helix - 1 mile

Sep 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$0.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

18.3° / 28.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.7° / 28.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 28m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:11

nightlight Sunset

19:33

About Greenwood

Learn more about the host city, Greenwood.

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

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Race the Helix - Greenwood.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Matthew Brereton	M	35	Bedford, BDF	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Dylan Anderson	M	32	Due West, SC	17:37.6
🥈	Michael Fuentes	M	18	Greenwood, SC	18:10.82
🥉	JT Shorter	M	15	Waterloo, SC	19:21.44
4	Andrew Farinella	M	16	Greenwood, SC	20:05.2
5	Andrew Bryson	M	30	Greer, SC	21:28.69
6	JD Morgan	M	28	Greenwood, SC	21:34.61
7	Jonathan Schwartz	M	31	Atlanta, GA	21:43.66
8	Meaghan Bade	F	31	Greenville, SC	22:19.53
9	Brooke Haynie	F	24	Greenwood, SC	22:35.12
10	Brian Potter	M	60	Pendleton, SC	22:58.97
11	Justin Burgess	M	26	Greenwood, SC	23:05.69
12	Jeff Robinson	M	54	San Diego, CA	23:19.43
13	Kyle Simpson	M	30	Greenwood, SC	23:57.18
14	Anna Childers	F	32	Simpsonville, SC	24:15.8
15	Benjamin Smith	M	27	Greenwood, SC	24:37.92
16	P. Kinard	M	11	Greenwood, SC	24:39.96
17	Alex Hastie	M	45	Portland, OR	24:41.28
18	Chris Kinard	M	37	Greenwood, SC	24:41.58
19	Brent Bennett	M	39	Greenwood, SC	25:02.76
20	Steve Skinner	M	68	Greenwood, SC	25:12.43
21	P. Larkins	F	12	Greenwood, SC	25:31.11
22	Jennifer Larkins	F	40	Greenwood, SC	25:57.33
23	Emma Morgan	F	29	Greenwood, SC	26:01.25
24	R. Romagnoli	M	9	Greenwood, SC	26:41.21
25	Thomas Bickes	M	30	Charlotte, NC	26:41.72
26	Ryan Owens	M	30	Mount Pleasant, SC	26:46.22
27	Lindsey Clarke	M	52	Greenwood, SC	27:02.94
28	Joseph Clarke	M	15	Greenwood, SC	27:03.25
29	Clancy Crowley	M	30	Greenville, SC	27:08.98
30	Garreth Seaborn	M	13	Greenwood, SC	27:10.04
31	Z. Rush	F	12	Bradley, SC	27:14.62
32	Misty Seaborn	F	47	Greenwood, SC	27:25.44
33	Jason Dunaway	M	42	Ninety Six, SC	27:25.68
34	Benjamin Hernandez	M	27	Greenwood, SC	27:26.3
35	E. Turner	M	11	Greenwood, SC	27:27.47
36	Brandon Smith	M	44	Greenwoodreenwood, SC	27:29.31
37	Carla Fell	F	38	Simpsonville, SC	27:36.92
38	Luke Vickery	M	30	Greenwood, SC	27:46.83
39	Ginger Parham	F	48	Mc Cormick, SC	28:04.86
40	D. Johnson	M	11	Greenwood, SC	28:05.45
41	JOSEPH LAVIGNE	M	53	Simpsonville, SC	28:14.43
42	Mary Kate Skinner	F	42	Greenwood, SC	28:17.14
43	Mark Jason Lappay	M	32	Greenwood, SC	28:21.17
44	Jimmy Sweezy	M	54	Greenwood, SC	28:24.65
45	Amanda Moss	F	40	Greenwood, SC	28:29.34
46	Toby Moore	M	74	Greenwood, SC	28:29.62
47	Shawn Linebaugh	M	34	Newberry, SC	28:30.07
48	Becky Rush	F	40	Bradley, SC	28:40.91
49	Raye Poole	F	45	Greenwood, SC	28:54.93
50	Lindsay Thompson	F	25	Greenwood, SC	28:58.98

Runner Reviews

Read what other athletes have to say about their experience at the Race the Helix - Greenwood.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience with the community!

Nearby Races

Explore other exciting events happening in this same region.

Follow the Cross Bike Tour 2026

location_on Honea Path, South Carolina, US

calendar_today Aug 08, 2026

Other Ultra

Slow and Tireds Bad Idea

location_on Enoree, South Carolina, US

calendar_today Jul 11, 2026

Ultra

Dream Walk 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

location_on Anderson, South Carolina, US

calendar_today Jul 04, 2026

1 Mile 5K

America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

location_on Anderson, South Carolina, US

calendar_today Jul 04, 2026

Other 1 Mile 5K

Recommended for You

Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.

Aug 08, 2026

Follow the Cross Bike Tour 2026

🚴‍♂️ Gear Up for the Ride of the Summer! 🚴‍♀️ Mark your calendars for August 8th, 2026 at 8:30 AM and join us for an un…

Sep 12, 2026

Muddy Kids - South Carolina

CREATE LASTING MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY. Muddy Kids is 2 and 3 mile adventure event series for families and kids ages …

Sep 13, 2026

Muddy Princess - South Carolina

Muddy Princess is a 5k obstacle mud run for women ONLY! Our event is for Princesses of all sizes, ages and fitness leve…

Oct 17, 2026

2026 Tour de Tugaloo - Toccoa, GA

24rd Annual Lainie Weade Memorial ride. 2026 Tour de Tugaloo STARTING POINT: Tugaloo Bend Park 2104 Yonah Dam Rd Toccoa…

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

Virtual 5K

Walk the Helix - 1 mile

Weather History

About Greenwood

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Runner Reviews

No reviews yet

Nearby Races

Follow the Cross Bike Tour 2026

Slow and Tireds Bad Idea

Dream Walk 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Recommended for You

Follow the Cross Bike Tour 2026

Muddy Kids - South Carolina

Muddy Princess - South Carolina

2026 Tour de Tugaloo - Toccoa, GA

Get race deals & updates

Log in

Race Experience

Share this event