The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Run Your Ice Off | 5K & 8K Races

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

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