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Race The Helix-Upstate

Name: Race The Helix-Upstate
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-07
Location: Greenville, South Carolina

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location_on South Carolina

flag United States

calendar_today 07 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

Please join us on April 5th for the 11th annual Race the Helix-Upstate, 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 to support genetics services, testing, and research for families impacted by genetic disorders.

Please see the information below regarding our live and virtual events!

Live event details:

Saturday, April 5th at Lake Conestee Nature Park
5K trail run with chip timing (course can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs)
1 mile paved course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs
Pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee will be provided
Check-in will start at 8:00 on the day of the race
Any participant who wishes to register onsite will need to do so through their personal phone/device, onsite registration will be open until the start of the event
Award Divisions
Top male and female finisher overall
Top male and female in the following age groups:
- 12 and under
- 13-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70 and older

Virtual event details:

Run or walk from anywhere!

Entry fees for live and virtual events:

$25 for 5K (t-shirt not included)
Free for 1 mile Walk The Helix (t-shirt not included)
Short sleeve t-shirts will be available for purchase for an additional $10 when you register. Please register before March 14th to guarantee your shirt and size.
If you participate in the virtual event and purchase a t-shirt, you will need to pick up your shirt from a Greenwood Genetic Center location. Further instructions will be provided to make arrangements for t-shirt pick up.

All proceeds from Race the Helix-Upstate 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

Races Offered

Race the Helix 5K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Walking

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09:00

Virtual Race the Helix 5K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Walking

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09:00

Virtual Walk the Helix 1 mile

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Walking

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09:00

Walk the Helix 1 mile

Mar 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Walking

timer

09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Greenville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.6° / 18.2°

wb_sunny 3.1° / 15.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.9 /

water_drop 65.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.6° / 18.2°

wb_sunny 3.1° / 15.3°

air 11.9 km/h

water_drop 65.5%

About Greenville

Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".

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Race The Helix-Upstate

About the Event

Please see the information below regarding our live and virtual events!

Live event details:

Saturday, April 5th at Lake Conestee Nature Park

5K trail run with chip timing (course can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs)

1 mile paved course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs

Pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee will be provided

Check-in will start at 8:00 on the day of the race

Any participant who wishes to register onsite will need to do so through their personal phone/device, onsite registration will be open until the start of the event

Award Divisions

Top male and female finisher overall

Top male and female in the following age groups:

12 and under

13-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70 and older

Virtual event details:

Run or walk from anywhere!

Entry fees for live and virtual events:

$25 for 5K (t-shirt not included)

Free for 1 mile Walk The Helix (t-shirt not included)

Short sleeve t-shirts will be available for purchase for an additional $10 when you register. Please register before March 14th to guarantee your shirt and size.

If you participate in the virtual event and purchase a t-shirt, you will need to pick up your shirt from a Greenwood Genetic Center location. Further instructions will be provided to make arrangements for t-shirt pick up.

All proceeds from Race the Helix-Upstate 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

Races Offered

Race the Helix 5K

Virtual Race the Helix 5K

Virtual Walk the Helix 1 mile

Walk the Helix 1 mile

Weather Overview

About Greenville

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