2021 - Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
2021 distances
Running
Family Fun Run
A great event for those who desire a shorter distance or less competitive fun run. Distance will be no more than 1 mile.
Beat the Heat 5K
This is the main event! It also a very inclusive event with all types of runners from sub-20 minute 5K racers to 45+ minutes. Everyone is treated to a great race experience. Several hundred runners will participate.
Beat the Heat Virtual 5K
Run your own race at a location and start time that works for you. This event is for all levels of runners and walkers. All submitted results will be posted along with age group results for the fastest finishers..
One Mile Virtual Fun Run
This event is open to anyone, and is especially conducive for families, children, and walkers. Complete your 1 one mile fun run at a location and start time that meets your needs. Individual times can be posted for all finishers.
NC USATF 5K Championship
This is a separate race for elite runners and serves as the NC USATF 5K Championship. To be eligible for USATF awards and prize money, athletes must be a current USATF NC member and a 12-month resident of North Carolina. Elite runners may participate as award ineligible participants.
Walking
Beat the Heat 5K Walk
This is the event for those who want to go the 5K distance, but prefer a more pedestrian pace. You'll get a 10 minute head start on the 5K runners. Recommended for anyone that expects to take 50 minutes or more to go 5K distance.
Race date Weather
Conditions on July 17, 2021 — historical Open-Meteo data.
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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