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. It is held around Halloween weekend, and there is a Halloween costume contest with awesome prizes! The GH5K is officially timed and certified by USA Track & Field (USATF). The race is organized by the Student Affiliates of the American Society of Biochemistry and Microbiology (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, as well as the Cookeville Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic, and the Tennessee Technological University Foundation Chemistry Scholarships. The Cookeville Regional Medical Center Foundation provides matching funds from the GH5K race proceeds for the Cookeville RAM Clinic. Since its inception in 2010, the Race for the Golden Helix has raised over $22,000 and counting in support of these organizations and activities.
 This event has been financially sponsored, either entirely or partially by the TTU Student Government Association (SGA) and its SOLO Fund. The views contained herein at this event or program does not represent the views of the TTU Student Government Association, the SGA President or other members, the University, or the Tennessee Board of Regents. The TTU SGA is fully in accord with the belief that all events and programs should be afforded the same opportunities that all US Citizens receive from the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. |
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