Beat the Heat 5K
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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
The Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K takes place on July 17, 2027 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The event is a charity race and proceeds go to local non-profits that support health and fitness in the community. It has been held for more than 30 years.
Distances and event types:
- 0.85 miles Family Fun Run, non-competitive, finishing times not recorded
- 5K Beat the Heat 5K, main event with several hundred participants
- 5K Elite 5K Race, entry standard 17:00 for men and 19:20 for women
Registration opens March 31, 2027. Registration for the main Beat the Heat 5K and the Elite 5K closes April 29, 2027. Family Fun Run registration remains open through the event date. Posted registration fees are $10.00 for the Family Fun Run, $40.00 for the Beat the Heat 5K, and $35.00 for the Elite 5K.
The event includes evening racing, a spectator friendly open elite race, and post-race food and beverage in a social setting. The race is described as inclusive of a wide range of paces, from sub-20 minute 5K runners to 55 minute and slower runners. The event is presented as part of the We Run Winston race series by Fleet Feet Winston-Salem/Clemmons and the Race Series powered by Junction 311, and is described as a sustainable event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
