Race the Helix-Upstate

Walk the Helix 1 Mile · 9:00 AM 1 mile paved course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs. Free to enter. Virtual Race the Helix 5K Run or walk from anywhere!

Virtual Walk the Helix 1 Mile Run or walk from anywhere! Race Morning Timeline 8:45 AM Pre-race announcements and course briefing 9:00 AM Race the Helix 5K starts 9:00 AM Walk the Helix 1 mile starts 9:55 AM Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish) 10:15 AM Course closes Times are based on the start times above. Live Event Details * Pre-packaged snacks, water, and coffee will be provided. * Check-in will start at 8:00 on the day of the race. * 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. T-Shirts * T-shirts are not included with the 5K or the 1 mile Walk the Helix. * Long sleeve t-shirts will be available for purchase for an additional $15 when you register. Please register before to guarantee your shirt and size. * 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. 🗺️ Course The course map will be posted before race day. Start/Finish on Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lake+Conestee+Nature+Park%2C+840+Mauldin+Rd%2C+Greenville%2C+SC+29607) 🏆 Race Awards * Top male and female finisher overall * Top male and female in each age group Age Group Categories 12 & Under13-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970 & Older Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation 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.

Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation (https://www.ggc.org/foundation) Part of the Upstate Giving Series 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. Upstate Giving Series (https://upstategivingseries.com/) Series Standings (https://runsignup.com/Series/GivingSeries) Race Policies * Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather.

If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed. * No refunds: all registrations are final. * Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts. Thank You to Our Sponsors Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible. Presenting Genome Partner Helix Silver Partner Education Partner Walk the Helix Partner Helix Bronze Partner Shenal Family Partner See All Sponsors (https://runsignup.com/Race/Sponsors/SC/Greenville/RaceTheHelixGreenville) Upstate Race Series Awards This race is part of the Upstate Race Series.

Run the series and earn more than a finish: Series Finisher: finish 5 races in any one series (Trail, Ultra, Road, Brew, Youth or Giving) to earn that series' Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold. Upstate 250 Club: log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.

The Anchor Award: the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good. Let's Stay Connected Contact the Race Director (https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/SC/Greenville/RaceTheHelixGreenville#contactFormSection)