Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Name: Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
Start: 2027-07-17
End: 2027-07-17
Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Saturday, July 17, 2027

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC

About This Race

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!

Course & Race Day Details

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Choose Your Distance

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.

$10.00

Increases Jul 17

Beat the Heat 5K 5K

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.

$40.00

Increases May 30

Elite 5K Race 5K

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

$35.00

Increases Apr 29

Race Day Weather

Based on past 5 years

Race start: 78°F

Daily: Low 72° • High 91°

Conditions Sunny

Humidity 72%

Wind 9 mph

Rain: 20%

Heat warrior mode: ACTIVATED

Fair

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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

About This Race

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