2026 Golden Helix 5k
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cookeville, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cookeville, TN
Population
35,544
as of 2023
Elevation
1,133 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- 2026 Golden Helix 5k
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Golden Helix 5k?
- 2026 Golden Helix 5k is a running race held in Cookeville, Tennessee on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Golden Helix 5k?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Cookeville, Tennessee at Stonecipher Lecture Hall, Cookeville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Golden Helix 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Golden Helix 5k
Oct 10, 2026