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Race the Helix - Greenwood

Greenwood, South Carolina · Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Race the Helix - Greenwood is a 1 miles, 5k, running, walking, and wheelchair event held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It is located in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Date
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location
Greenwood, South Carolina
29646
United States
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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

o 12 and under

o 13-19

o 20-29

o 30-39

o 40-49

o 50-59

o 60-69

o 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

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