Race Announcements
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!
Healthy Fun for Everyone!
Beat the Heat is one of the most popular races in North Carolina. Join us for this all-inclusive evening race with proceeds going to local non-profits that support health and fitness in the community.
Key Race Features:
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5 Events to Choose From
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Spectator Friendly Open Elite 5K Race
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NC Championship Race for Road Runners Club of America
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Lots of Post Race Food & Beverage in a Social Atmosphere
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Part of The 2024 Race Series by Junction 311
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Proceeds Support Local Charities
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5K and 1 Mile Runs
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Evening races with festive, supportive atmosphere
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Inclusive event for all runner types and levels
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A popular race for first time 5K runners
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Separate spectator friendly Elite race
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Complimentary pizza, subs, and beer (for runners and volunteers only)
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Social teams encouraged for comradery and to save money
Sign up now and be part of the fun!
FAQs
Race Day Schedule - July 20, 2024
5:00 pm - Packet Pickup Opens
6:00 pm - 1 Mile Youth Race and Fun Run Start
6:15 pm - 5K Walk Start
6:28 pm - Ainsley's Angels 5K Start
6:30 pm - Beat the Heat 5K Run Start
7:30 pm - Elite 5K Start - Women
7:32 pm - Elite 5K Start - Men
8:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
Course Maps
Support Our Charity Partners
The Charity Partner program is a way to further support our mission to promote fitness and health, and to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. A portion of the event proceeds goes towards each of these non-profit charities.
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