North Carolina · 0.85 Miles · 5K
Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K is a 0.85 Miles and 5K event held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 17, 2027. About 10,920 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 17, 2027
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Field size
- ~10,920 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 17, 2027
- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Distances
- 0.85 Miles, 5K
- Field size
- About 10,920 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 6:30 PM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
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 Ch…
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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K: common questions
- When is the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 17, 2027.
- Where is the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K held?
- In Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K offer?
- 0.85 Miles and 5K.
- How many people run the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K?
- About 10,920 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K start?
- 6:30 PM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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