Race the Helix - Greenwood

Race the Helix - Greenwood Race Information

<h5><span style="color:#000000">Join us for the 16th annual Race the Helix-Greenwood race, inspired by one family&#39;s desire to raise awareness for genetic disorders and funding for genetic research! All proceeds benefit the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation.</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><b><span style="color:#000000">Event details:</span></b></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Saturday, September 19th, 2026 at 9:00 am - Greenwood Genetic Center</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">5K run or walk with Chip Timing (course can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs)</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">1-mile course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Pre-packaged snacks and water will be provided</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Check-in and onsite registration - 8:00 am - 8:45 am on race morning</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Awards Divisions </span></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">1st Place overall male and female</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">1st Place male and female in each age group category<br /></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">12 and under</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000">13-19</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">20</span><span style="color:#000000">-29</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">30-39</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">40-49</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">50-59</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">60-69</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">70&#43;</span></h5> </li></ul> </li></ul> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Packet/t-shirt pick up</span></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></h5> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h5><b><span style="color:#000000">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: <a style="color:#000000" href="https://www.ggc.org/foundation/donate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.ggc.org/foundation/donate</a></span></b></h5>