2026 Golden Helix 5k 2026 — Cookeville, TN

Date
October 10, 2026
Location
Cookeville, TN
Venue
Stonecipher Lecture Hall
Start Time
7:00 AM
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00
Events
5k Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 2026 Golden Helix 5K takes place at Stonecipher Lecture Hall in Cookeville, Tennessee on October 10th. Despite its name, the event actually features a 1-mile distance rather than a traditional 5K. The race starts at 9:00 AM, making it an early morning commitment for participants. Entry is priced at $35.00. This shorter distance format works well for runners testing fitness levels, working through comeback training, or looking for a quick local racing opportunity. Cookeville's location in the Cumberland Plateau region means you'll want to book accommodation nearby for easy pre-race logistics and a relaxed morning before the start.

From the Race 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.

Course & Travel Notes

The 2026 Golden Helix 5k takes place in Cookeville, Tennessee on October 10th at 9:00 AM, giving runners nearly 2.5 hours between sunrise (6:44 AM) and the start. The venue sits at 1,125 feet elevation, and you should plan for typical October weather with highs around 72°F and lows near 45°F, though there's about a 29% chance of measurable rain. The nearest airport is Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV), located 28.1 miles from the race venue, making it the most convenient option for flying in.

⛰️ 1,125 ft elevation☀️ Typically 72°F / 45°F · 29% chance of rain✈️ Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) — 28.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 Golden Helix 5k 2026 — Cookeville, TN?

2026 Golden Helix 5k 2026 — Cookeville, TN takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Where is 2026 Golden Helix 5k 2026 — Cookeville, TN held?

2026 Golden Helix 5k 2026 — Cookeville, TN is held at Stonecipher Lecture Hall in Cookeville, Tennessee.

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