Beat the Heat 5K+ 2026 — Fort Knox, KY

Date
August 1, 2026
Location
Fort Knox, KY
Venue
6607 Wilson Rd
Start Time
9:00 AM
Events
Beat The Heat 5K+
Three Races - Three Medals - One Discounted Price Athletes and race enthusiasts can gear up for an exciting season with the Medal Series Bundle Package, offering entry into all three Medal Series races for one low price. For just $80, participants receive registration for all three races, along with all three race medals and every race giveaway included in the series. Medal Races includes the following: Nacho Average 5K Friday - June 5 6:00 PM Stars & Strides Saturday - July 11 9:00 AM Beat the Heat Run 5K+ Saturday - August 1 9:00 AM Registration for the Medal Series Bundle Package opens February 1, giving runners the chance to lock in their spot early and enjoy significant savings compared to individual race registrations! This bundle is the best value of the season. Sign up once, run all three races, and collect every medal and giveaway the Medal Series has to offer!

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Fort Knox, KY. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
  • Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
  • 24/7 real-time support

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