Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
About the Event
The Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K has been one of the most popular races in North Carolina for more than 30 years!. It has been selected multiple times by Endurance Magazine as the best 5K in Triad NC and was featured in Running Journal magazine as the #1 “Under the Radar” race in the South. Beat the Heat is a charity event with proceeds going to local non-profits that support health and fitness in the community.
Key features include:
- Evening Race with Festive, Supportive Atmosphere
- National Championship 5K Race for Road Runners Club of America
- Fundraising Event for Local Charities
- Inclusive Events for All Runner Types and Levels
- A Popular Race for First Time 5K Runners
- Spectator Friendly Open Elite 5K Race
- Post Race Food & Beverage in a Social Setting
- A Sustainable Event
- Part of The We Run Winston Race Series by Fleet Feet Winston-Salem/Clemmons
- Part of The Race Series powered by Junction 311
HEATHY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K. It's a fantastic 1.4K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Winston-Salem.
Races Offered
Running
Family Fun Run
A great event for those who desire a shorter distance or non-competitive fun run or walk. The distance is a little under 1 mile and finishing times are not recorded.
Beat the Heat 5K Race
This is the main event! It also a very inclusive event with all types of runners from sub-20 minute 5K racers to 55+ minutes. Everyone is treated to a great race experience. Several hundred runners will participate.
Elite 5K Race
This is a separate race for elite runners that meet an entry standard of 17:00 for men and 19:20 for women.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 11-year monthly averages for July in Winston-Salem.
About Winston-Salem
Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K takes place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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