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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Sat July 18, 2026 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 US Directions

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.
Start Time:
6:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens April 1, 2026 at 6:00am EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends July 18, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT

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.
Start Time:
6:30pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens April 1, 2026 at 6:00am EDT
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee Increases to $35 after the first 100 people register.
Registration:
Registration closes on May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT and re-opens on May 7, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

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.
Start Time:
7:30pm EDT
Registration Limit:
30 spots left.
Registration:
Registration Opens April 1, 2026 at 6:00am EDT
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $40.00 after June 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

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.
Start Time:
7:32pm EDT
Registration Limit:
30 spots left.
Registration:
Registration Opens April 1, 2026 at 6:00am EDT
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $40.00 after June 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

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