Race the Helix - Greenwood

Come join us for a fun 5K run/walk through the beautiful Gatewood neighborhood on Thanksgiving Day starting at 8am! Online Registration ends Monday 11/23 at 6pm!!!! Kids under 10 are free! Sign up early for the lower cost of $25. We will have sign up available on race day at the start beginning at 7 am for $30. Please bring cash or check. This race features stunning autumn views passing the peaceful ponds and magnificent woods of Gatewood subdivision. The course is paved and rolling in terrain with minimal traffic. All abilities and ages are welcome. Prizes will be given to the overall male and female runners, overall masters male and female winner and to age group winners in 10 year increments. We offer terrific post race goodies for breakfast including homemade pumpkin bread, hot coffee and hot chocolate. Registration can be with or without a t shirt, but sign up by November 9th at 6pm to order a shirt! We may have a few additional ones for sale on race day, but no guarantees. We

will have pre-race packet pick up at The Church of the Resurrection 700 Main St S, Greenwood, SC on Wednesday November 25th from 3:30-5:30pm as well as on race day starting at 7 am at the Gatewood Club.

This is our 11th year and this race is organized by the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection of Greenwood. We donate all profits to local charities including the Greenwood Food Bank, the Greenwood Soup Kitchen, United Ministries, Community Initiatives, and Pathway House.

Past results are located here: https://sites.google.com/view/its-about-time/results?authuser=0

Race Format

The rules are simple. The race is not.The course is a 2.5-mile loop.A new lap begins every 45 minutes.Every runner must complete one full loop per window.You must be back in the starting corral before the next lap begins.Miss the start—you’re done.There are no pace requirements. Only the clock.The cycle is relentless.The clock never stops.The miles stack up.The field gets smaller.This continues until only one runner remains.

Winning the Race (Running Division)

To win, the final remaining runner must complete one last solo 2.5-mile lap. Finish it — you win Fail it — nobody wins This race does not reward speed.It rewards refusal.

12-Hour Ruck Division

This is not last-runner-standing.This is a time-based endurance grind.The same 2.5-mile loop is usedParticipants must carry a 25 lb ruck (dry weight) at all timesOnce you start, you keep moving until your race ends or 12 hours expiresTo finish:Ring the bell when you're done — that’s your raceRules:Short breaks are allowedAny break longer than 30 minutes = immediate removalIf you stop moving for more than 30 minutes at any time, you’re doneThere is: No minimum lapsNo maximum lapsOnly time under loadWeight will be checked.The clock will not stop.The course does not care.

Side Pot: Bragging Rights Battle

This isn’t just you versus the course.It’s ultra runners vs. military and first responders.A side pot will be tracked for total miles by each group:Every mile countsEven if you DNF, your miles still contributeYou are part of something bigger than your individual finish.Don’t let your side down. Keep pushing.

The Point

This is not about medals.It is not about comfort.It is not about motivation.This is about:Suffering managementDisciplineMental durabilityYour body will ask you to stop.Your mind decides when you listen.Endure. Or ring the bell.

The Route

Event's current local time: 5:10 AM ET