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Saturday, March 6th, 2027
Lake Conestee Nature Park, Greenville SC
5K · 1 Mile
43–62°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
57–78°F
dry
2025
34–54°F
dry
2024
53–58°F
rain
2023
44–70°F
dry
2022
55–75°F
dry
2021
40–53°F
dry
2020
37–53°F
dry
2019
21–45°F
dry
2018
41–52°F
rain
2017
46–64°F
dry
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About this race
Please join us for the 13th Annual Race the Helix-Upstate, 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 to support genetics services, testing, and research for families impacted by genetic disorders.
Please see the information below regarding our live and virtual events!
The course map will be posted before race day.
Top male and female finisher overall
Top male and female in each age group
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 the link below.
This race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.
Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible.
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Greenville to train with before race day.
Upstate Running Club
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