Race the Helix-Upstate

Race the Helix-Upstate Race Information

<h4><span style="color:#000000">Please join us on March 7th for the 12th Annual Race the Helix-Upstate, 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 to support genetics services, testing, and research for families impacted by genetic disorders.</span></h4> <h4><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Please see the information below regarding our live and virtual events! </span></h4> <h4> </h4> <h4><span style="color:#000000"><b>Live event details:</b></span></h4> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Saturday, March 7th at Lake Conestee Nature Park</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">5K trail run with chip timing (course can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs)</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">1 mile paved course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee will be provided</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Check-in will start at 8:00 on the day of the race</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">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</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Award Divisions</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Top male and female finisher overall</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Top male and female in the following age groups: </span></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">12 and under</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">13-19</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">20-29</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 and older</span></h5> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h5> </h5> <h4><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000"><b>Virtual event details:</b></span></h4> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Run or walk from anywhere!</span> </h5> </li></ul> <h4><span style="color:#000000"><b>Entry fees for live and virtual events:</b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000"></span></h4> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">$25 for 5K (t-shirt not included)</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Free for 1 mile Walk The Helix (t-shirt not included)</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Long sleeve t-shirts will be available for purchase for an additional $15 when you register. Please register before February 14th to guarantee your shirt and size. </span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#000000">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. </span></h5> </li></ul> <h4> </h4> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><b>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: </b></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><b><a style="color:#000000" href="https://www.ggc.org/foundation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.ggc.org/foundation</a></b></span></h5> <h5> </h5>