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!
0.85 Miles: T-Shirt
5K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.85 Miles | $10.00 | Apr 1 | Jul 18 |
| 5K | $40.00 | Apr 1 | Apr 30 |
| $40.00 | May 1 | May 31 | |
| $45.00 | Jun 1 | Jun 30 | |
| $50.00 | Jul 1 | Jul 12 | |
| $55.00 | Jul 13 | Jul 17 | |
| $60.00 | Jul 18 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 8:33 | 6:32 |
| 2024 | 54 | 9:21 | 6:12 |
| 2023 | 57 | 9:31 | 6:41 |
| 2022 | 12 | 8:46 | 7:06 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | 45:25 | 13:53 |
| 2024 |
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| Jul 18 |
| 98 |
| 38:28 |
| 14:36 |
| 2023 | 486 | 30:54 | 16:34 |
| 2022 | 487 | 29:56 | 14:21 |
| 2021 | 362 | 29:29 | 16:33 |
| 2019 | 649 | 29:52 | 14:34 |
| 2018 | 548 | 31:21 | 17:10 |
| 2017 | 571 | 31:12 | 17:47 |
| 2016 | 525 | 31:37 | 14:44 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52 | 11:22 | 5:25 |
| 2015 | 569 | 29:52 | 14:54 |