Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K – Winston-Salem, NC 2026
Date
July 18, 2026
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Venue
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
Start Time
6:00 PM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $60.00
Events
Family Fun Run, Beat the Heat 5K Race, Elite 5K Race
Includes
T-Shirt
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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!
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