Beat the Heat 5K
About this race
Join us for the inaugural Beat the Heat 5K Presented by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Saturday, July 11th at 8:00am at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Lexington
RACE FEATURES
- Scenic, flat/fast course a Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail
- Custom race T-shirts (Adult/Unisex S-3XL and Youth S, M & L)
- 5K Run/Walk & FREE Kid's Dash (9 & under)
- Awards for Top Finishers
- Convenient race morning packet pickup
- Food, fun & fellowship for a great cause!
WHY WE RUN
Bluegrass ASHRAE is the Lexington, Kentucky chapter of the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). ASHRAE is an international society of more than 50,000 heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning professionals from over 132 nations dedicated to serving humanity and promoting a sustainable world. Learn more at www.bluegrassashrae.org
All proceeds from the run will go towards ASHRAE’s research promotion campaign. Since 1960, ASHRAE has sponsored research studies at universities and research firms. The results of these studies have been used to prepare chapters in the ASHRAE Handbook series; as foundational material in special publications; in the formulation of standards; to train university students as they prepare for service in the HVAC&R industry; and to spread the knowledge gained through presentation at Society Conferences and publication in ASHRAE Transactions or conference proceedings.
PRICING - $25 (May 26 - June 15), $30 (June 16 - July 11)
Join fellow runners on July 11, 2026 for the Beat the Heat 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, FREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under), Race Volunteer featuring a flat and fast course in Lexington.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
A timed/competitive 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk event on paved trail surfaces. Awards for top finishers. T-shirt included with registration (while supplies last).
FREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)
An untimed kid's dash for children 9 & under. There are no awards for this event. Event is free but does not include a shirt. Parents can add a shirt for a $10 fee. All participating children receive a participation medal. Parents are welcomed to run/walk with their little ones.
Swimming
Race Volunteer
We need 5-7 enthusiastic volunteers to work a 3-hour race day shift to make our race great. Volunteers earn a commemorative race T-shirt for helping out. Race day shift runs from 6:30-9:30am.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for July in Lexington.
About Lexington
Beat the Heat 5K takes place in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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