Beat the Heat 5K
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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
The Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K is a community running event held July 18, 2026, at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The race has run for more than 30 years and has received regional magazine recognition. Proceeds support local non-profits that focus on health and fitness in the community.
Distances offered:
- 0.85 Miles - Family Fun Run
- 5K - Beat the Heat 5K (main event)
- 5K - Elite 5K Race (separate elite field)
The Family Fun Run covers a little under one mile; finishing times for that event are not recorded and the registration fee is $10. The main Beat the Heat 5K is described as an event with a wide range of finish times and will host several hundred runners; its registration fee is $40. The Elite 5K Race is a separate competition with entry standards of 17:00 for men and 19:20 for women and a registration fee of $35.
Additional features mentioned include designation as a national championship 5K for the Road Runners Club of America, post-race food and beverage in a social setting, fundraising for local charities, and inclusion in regional race series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
