2025 - Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Family Fun Run

A great event for those who desire a shorter distance or less competitive fun run. The distance is 1 mile and finishing times are not recorded.

Youth Mile Race

This is a timed mile race for youth ages 13 down to 3. It will begin simultaneous with the Fun Run. The Fun Run remains an option for those who don't want to compete or get an official finish time.

BTH 5K Ainsley's Angels

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 45+ minutes. Everyone is treated to a great race experience. Several hundred runners will participate.

Elite 5K Race - Women

This is a separate race for elite runners that meet an entry standard of 17:00 for men and 19:20 for women.

Elite 5K Race - Men

This is a separate race for elite runners that meet an entry standard of 17:00 for men and 19:20 for women.

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.

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. Chip finishing times are recorded.