Race the Helix - Greenwood
About this race
- 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
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Awards Divisions
- 1st Place overall male and female
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1st Place male and female in each age group category
- 12 and under
- 13-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
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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.
Join fellow runners on September 26, 2021 for the Race the Helix - Greenwood. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Greenwood.
Pick your distance
Running
Virtual Race The Helix 5K
Since we can't be together in person, we would love for you to join us on a 5K virtual run! Instructions for virtual run: • Run anytime between Sept. 26th – Oct. 2nd. • You may run as many 5K (3.1 miles) as you want and submit your best time on the honor system. • If running outdoors, please follow all traffic, safety and health ordinances. • All times will be posted on our Race The Helix Facebook page. • Instructions for submitting your times will be provided closer to the event. • Virtual runners who sign up by September 10 and elect to get a t- shirt must pick up their t-shirt at a GGC office. Pickup details will be provided closer to the event. • For virtual runners who register after September 10, t-shirts are not guaranteed, and will only be available for pickup at GGC while supplies last.
Virtual Walk The Helix - 1 Mile
Since we can't be together in person, we would love for you to join us on a virtual one mile walk! "Virtual Walk The Helix Greenwood" will be a free event! If you wish to make donations, please visit https://www.ggc.org/foundation. Instructions for virtual walk: • Walk anytime between Sept. 26th – Oct. 2nd. • If walking outdoors, please follow all traffic, safety and health ordinances. • Virtual walkers who sign up by September 10 and elect to get a t- shirt must pick up their t-shirt at a GGC office. Pickup details will be provided closer to the event. • For virtual walkers who register after September 10, t-shirts are not guaranteed, and will only be available for pickup at GGC while supplies last.
In Person Race the Helix 5K
Walking
In Person Walk the Helix - 1 mile
"Walk The Helix Greenwood" will be a free event! If you wish to make donations, please visit the ggc.org/foundation
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Greenwood in 2021, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Greenwood
Race the Helix - Greenwood takes place in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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