2026 - Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
2026 distances
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.
Race date Weather
Conditions on July 18, 2026 — 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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