Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Event: Beat the Heat 5K Walk

This is the event for those who want to go the 5K distance, but prefer a more pedestrian pace. You'll get a 10 minute head start on the 5K runners. Recommended for anyone that expects to take 50 minutes or more to go 5K distance.

Start Time: 6:15pm EDT

Registration: Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 6:00am EDT
Price: $30 $25.00 Race Fee
Registration: Price increases to $30.00 after April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 1, 2024, 6:00am EDT	April 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$30 $25.00 Race Fee
May 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	May 31, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$30.00 Race Fee
June 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	June 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$40 $35.00 Race Fee
July 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 13, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$40.00 Race Fee
July 14, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 19, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$45.00 Race Fee
July 20, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 20, 2024, 6:15pm EDT	$50.00 Race Fee

Event: Beat the Heat 5K Run

This is the main event! It also a very inclusive event with all types of runners from sub-20 minute 5K racers to 45+ minutes. Everyone is treated to a great race experience. Several hundred runners will participate.

Start Time: 6:30pm EDT

Registration: Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 6:00am EDT
Price: $30 $25.00 Race Fee Increases to $30 after the first 100 people register. (100 spots left)
Registration: Price increases to $30.00 after April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 1, 2024, 6:00am EDT	April 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$30 $25.00 Race Fee
May 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	May 31, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$30.00 Race Fee
June 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	June 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$40 $35.00 Race Fee
July 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 13, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$40.00 Race Fee
July 14, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 19, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$45.00 Race Fee
July 20, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 20, 2024, 6:25pm EDT	$50.00 Race Fee

Event: Elite/NC USATF 5K Championship - Women

This is a separate race for elite runners and serves as the NC USATF 5K Championship. To be eligible for USATF awards and prize money, athletes must be a current USATF NC member and a 12-month resident of North Carolina. Elite runners may participate as award ineligible participants.

Start Time: 7:30pm EDT

Registration: Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 4:31pm EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee
Registration: Price increases to $35.00 after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 1, 2024, 4:31pm EDT	May 31, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$30.00 Race Fee
June 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	June 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$35.00 Race Fee
July 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 13, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$40.00 Race Fee
July 14, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 19, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$45.00 Race Fee
July 20, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 20, 2024, 7:59pm EDT	$50.00 Race Fee

Event: Elite/NC USATF 5K Championship - Men

This is a separate race for elite runners and serves as the NC USATF 5K Championship. To be eligible for USATF awards and prize money, athletes must be a current USATF NC member and a 12-month resident of North Carolina. Elite runners may participate as award ineligible participants.

Start Time: 7:32pm EDT

Registration: Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 6:00am EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee
Registration: Price increases to $35.00 after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 1, 2024, 6:00am EDT	May 31, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$30.00 Race Fee
June 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	June 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$35.00 Race Fee
July 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 13, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$40.00 Race Fee
July 14, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 19, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$45.00 Race Fee
July 20, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 20, 2024, 7:59pm EDT	$50.00 Race Fee

Event: Beat the Heat Virtual 5K

Run your own race at a location and start time that works for you. This event is for all levels of runners and walkers. All submitted results will be posted along with age group results for the fastest finishers..

Registration: Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 6:00am EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee
Registration: Price increases to $30.00 after April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 1, 2024, 6:00am EDT	April 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$25.00 Race Fee
May 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	May 31, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$30.00 Race Fee
June 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	June 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$35.00 Race Fee
July 1, 2024, 12:00am EDT	July 20, 2024, 11:59pm EDT	$40.00 Race Fee

Event: One Mile Virtual Fun Run

This event is open to anyone, and is especially conducive for families, children, and walkers. Complete your 1 one mile fun run at a location and start time that meets your needs. Individual times can be posted for all finishers.