2026 Golden Helix 5k

  • Date Sat 10th October 2026
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Cookeville, Tennessee
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the 2026 Golden Helix 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, in the scenic Cookeville, Putnam! This annual open-road race invites participants to experience a vibrant 5 km (3.1 mile) course that winds around the beautiful campus of Tennessee Technological University. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the GH5K promises a fun and engaging atmosphere, complete with professional timing to track your performance.

Don't miss your chance to secure a guaranteed t-shirt by registering before 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 20th. Parking is convenient and free on weekends, with the best spots located behind the TN Tech STEM Center. This exciting event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports local initiatives, with proceeds benefiting the ASBMB and SMACS clubs, as well as the Upper Cumberland Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic. Plus, current TN Tech students can race for free using the special code "AWESOME" at registration! Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, camaraderie, and celebration of science and wellness at the Golden Helix 5K!

Organiser's Description

Register by 9 p.m. Sun, Sept 20 for a guaranteed t-shirt on race day.

The Race for the Golden Helix 5K (GH5K) is an annual 5 km (3.1 mile) open-road race around the beautiful campus of Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN. The GH5K is professionally timed. All parking on the Tennessee Tech University campus is free and available to the public on the weekends. You will not be ticketed unless you park in a spot that is specifically reserved. The best parking for the race is behind the TN Tech STEM Center, along Stadium Drive, near the Laboratory Science Commons (LSC) and Stonecipher Auditorium.

The race is organized by the Student Affiliates of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) with the assistance of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) and the Chem-Med Club. The race is co-sponsored by the Tennessee Technological University Student Government Association SOLO Fund so that all students may race at no cost. Proceeds from the GH5K benefit the ASBMB and SMACS clubs, and the Upper Cumberland Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic at Cookeville High School.

This year's race may be SOLO-funded for current TN Tech students to race for FREE using code (AWESOME). Students MUST present valid student ID at packet pick-up to be able to race.

Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 10 APR
    The start and finish just outside Stonecipher Lecture Hall (SLH) on the TN Tech Campus. SLH is located on Wings Up Way (formerly 8th St) between Stadium Dr. and Peachtree Ave. We hope you enjoy the event!

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Location

Stonecipher Lecture Hall, Stadium Drive and Wings Up Way, Cookeville, 38501, TN, United States

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