The 2026 Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K is in the books!
It was a record year in many ways, including attendance and donations. Thanks to everyone who participated as a runner, volunteer, donor or sponsor.
RRCA National 5K Championship Results
1st Place Finishers
Open Female - Sammy McClintock - 31 - Raleigh, NC - 16:22.06
Open Male - Graham Crawford - 33 - Charlottesville, VA - 14:28.71
Open Nonbinary - Kaitlin Moore - 30 - Winston Salem, NC - 25:23.6
40+ Female - Megan Cooke - 46 - Hillsborough, NC - 19:03.88
40+ Male - Donnie Cowart - 40 - Winston-Salem, NC - 15:15.82
50+ Female - Ana Reutinger - 53 - Clemmons, NC - 23:23.37
50+ Male - Philip Molloy - 58 - Apex, NC - 18:06.31
60+ Female - Kay Evans - 64 - Chocowinity, NC - 23:36.24
60+ Male - Tim Spradlin - 61 - Gainesville, GA - 19:34.87
Adaptive Athlete - Logan Johncock - 28 - Hickory, NC - 22:01.6
2026 Race Highlight Video
Stay tuned for more informaiton about Beat the Heat 2027
Why Runners Love Beat the Heat
⚡ Fast, competitive course (National Championship energy)
🎉 Fun, social, summer-night atmosphere
💙 Support local nonprofits through fundraising
👟 Perfect for first-time AND elite runners
🍕 Free pizza, subs & beer post-race
Run Together. Save Together.
Teams make the race more fun—and more affordable.
💸 Discounts for teams of 5+
🎉 Perfect for friends, workplaces & run clubs
🏆 Team recognition & bragging rights
Over 400 runners joined a team last year!
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Event Location
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
410 Deacon Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27105 US
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