Announcements 2024
It was a wet night, but we pulled it off! Thanks to all race participants, volunteers, sponsors and other supporters! The Cook Medical Beat the Heat will be back on July 19, 2025.
We know that our timing system missed a few finishing times. Rain causes problems for RFID chip timing systems. Let us know if you are missing your results. We'll get them corrected in the next couple of days using our back up systems and video.
Elite 5K Race Results have now been updated and are final. We are still working on the One Mile and 5K Results. Thanks for your patience!
Description
Beat the Heat 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.
Shirt quantities are limited. Register soon to be assured of getting the shirt style and size that you want.
Participant names will be printed on race bibs for those who register at least 1 month in advance or by June 20.
HEATHY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
RRCA North Carolina State 5K Championship
Beat the Heat is the official 2024 RRCA North Carolina State 5K Championship. RRCA Awards will be presented for the first place finishers in each of these categories:
- Open male and female
- 40+ male and female
- 50+ male and female
- 60+ male and female
- Open Adaptive Athlete Team
Click here to learn more about the RRCA Championship Event Series.
USATF Certified Race Courses
Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K race courses are certified by USA Track & Field.
Race Contact Info
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Place
410 Deacon Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC US 27105
Directions
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