Race the Helix-Upstate
Updated
Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Greenville (Lake Conestee Nature Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
13TH ANNUAL Race the Helix-Upstate.
5K - 1 MILE Every step funds genetic research Sat, Mar 6 2027 9:00 AM start Lake Conestee Nature Park Greenville, SC Inspired by one family's desire to raise awareness for genetic disorders and funding for genetic research.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
2027 · in 119 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Lake Conestee Nature Park
Greenville, SC 29607
Area: Greenville, Greer & Simpsonville, Greenville, SC
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Mar 6, 2027
Opened Dec 2, 2026
Race day in Greenville
Weather
61° / 36°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greenville, SC (2.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:53 AM – 6:28 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
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