Run Fast. Raise Money. Celebrate Summer.
1ish Mile Walk/Run for all ages
5K Race
Beat the Heat 5K Race
Price:
$35
Time:
6:30PM EDT
Increases to $40 after the first 200 people register. (56 spots left) Price increases after April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Elite Race
Elite 5K Race
Price:
$35
Time:
7:30PM EDT
51 spots left. Price increases after April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
2026 RRCA National Championship 5K
Saturday, July 18 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
🏆 National Championship Race
💙 Raise $200 → Run FREE
🎉 Evening race + post-race food, drinks & music
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 for a Cause. Run for FREE.
Raise $200 → Get your registration refunded
Raise $300 → Extra $100 donated to your charity
Top 5 fundraisers win ASICS shoes ($150 value)
$860
Raised of $10,000
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 100 runners joined a team in the first 10 days of registration!
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Event Location
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
410 Deacon Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27105 US
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