Race The Helix - Greenwood

Race The Helix - Greenwood

Join us for the 15th 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 20th, 2025 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

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 19 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