Race the Helix - Greenwood

Join us for the 16th annual Race the Helix-Greenwood race, 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.

Event details:

• 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 3. 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

• Awards Divisions

  • 1st Place overall male and female

  • 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+

• 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 18 between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

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: https://www.ggc.org/foundation/donate