Name: Race the Helix-Upstate
Start: 2027-03-06
End: 2027-03-06
Location: Greenville

About the Event

12th Annual

Race the Helix-Upstate

Inspired by one family's desire to raise awareness for genetic disorders and funding for genetic research.

Saturday, March 7, 2026 · Lake Conestee Nature Park, Greenville, SC

About the Race

Please join us for the 12th 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!

📍 Race Day Details

Date	Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location	Lake Conestee Nature Park
Address	840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
Check-In	Starts at 8:00 AM on the day of the race Parking is available at Lake Conestee Nature Park (840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

🏃 The Events

Race the Helix 5K · 9:00 AM

5K trail run with chip timing. The course can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs.

Walk the Helix 1 Mile · 9:00 AM

1 mile paved course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs. Free to enter.

Virtual Race the Helix 5K

Run or walk from anywhere!

Virtual Walk the Helix 1 Mile

Run or walk from anywhere!

Race Morning Timeline

8:45 AM	Pre-race announcements and course briefing
9:00 AM	Race the Helix 5K starts
9:00 AM	Walk the Helix 1 mile starts
9:55 AM	Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)
10:15 AM	Course closes

Times are based on the start times above.

Live Event Details

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.

T-Shirts

T-shirts are not included with the 5K or the 1 mile Walk the Helix.
Long sleeve t-shirts will be available for purchase for an additional $15 when you register. Please register before 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.

🗺️ Course

The course map will be posted before race day.

Start/Finish on Google Maps

🏆 Race Awards

Top male and female finisher overall
Top male and female in each age group

Age Group Categories

12 & Under13-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970 & Older

Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation

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 the link below.

Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation

Part of the Upstate Giving Series

This race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.

Upstate Giving Series Series Standings

Race Policies

Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
No refunds: all registrations are final.
Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible.

Presenting Genome Partner

Helix Silver Partner

Education Partner

Walk the Helix Partner

Helix Bronze Partner

Shenal Family Partner

2.9° / 14.9°

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8h 50m

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3.7 mm

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12.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

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Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

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61.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:37

nightlight Sunset

19:37

About Greenville

Learn more about the host city, 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".