Beat the Heat 5K
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Event overview
The Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K is scheduled for July 18, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The event is held at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 410 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. It has been selected as the National 5K Championship Race by the Road Runners Club of America. Beat the Heat is described as a charity event with proceeds supporting local non-profits that promote health and fitness. The race is part of the We Run Winston race series.
Events and entry
- 1 mile - Family Fun Run, price $10
- 5K - Beat the Heat 5K Race, price $35
- Elite 5K - Elite Race, price $35, 30 spots left
Registration opens April 1, 2026. The event page lists committed sponsors including Cook Medical, Asics, Novant Health, Fleet Feet Sports, and others. The organizer provides race details such as results, awards, course maps, packet pickup, parking information, and a race day schedule. Proceeds are distributed through a Charity Partner program to local non-profit organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
