Race the Helix - Greenwood

🏃‍♂️ About the Race

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

• Date and Time: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at 9:00 am - Greenwood Genetic Center
• Race Options: 5K run or walk with Chip Timing (course can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs)
• Alternative Course: 1-mile course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs
• Refreshments: Pre-packaged snacks and water will be provided

👕 T-Shirt Information

• Sales Closure: Online t-shirt sales will close on September 4. There will be a very limited number of t-shirts available for sale on race day. First come, first served.
• Check-In: Check-in and onsite registration - 8:00 am - 8:45 am on race morning

🏆 Awards Divisions

• Overall Winners: 1st Place overall male and female
• Age Group Categories: 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 Pickup

• Race Day Pickup: 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: 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

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.

🔗 Race Registration

For more details and to register for the race, visit the event page: Race the Helix - Greenwood.