Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Winston-Salem, NC, USA
21 Jul, 2018 (Sat)

Running

1 mi, 5 km

About the event

Directed by Twin City Track Club, Beat the Heat is one of the most popular races in North Carolina. It has been selected multiple time 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.

The evening start time and festive atmosphere make the event popular for all levels of runners. Each year, close to 100 participants run their very first 5K at Beat the Heat. And more than 50 elite runners will compete in the NC USATF 5K Championship. The races will start and finish near Wake Forest’s BB&T Field and Bridger Field House beginning with the Fun Run at 6:30pm. Stick around after the race for complimentary pizza, subs, and beer (for runners and volunteers only). Food trucks are on hand to sell additional food and beverage choices with access open to participants and spectatores.  You can sign up as an individual or create your own social team to run. Sign up now and be part of the fun!

Race registration includes a custom designed technical shirt by Champion. Race shirts will be available for the first 600 people that register.  Men and Women styles available in sizes Small through Extra Large.

See the menu tab Packet Picket for information about late registration or picking up your bib and t-shirt.

Beat the Heat races are sanctioned by USA Track & Field. For race course information, see:

Beat the Heat 5K Course Information

USATF NC 5K Race and Course Information

Awards Information


5K Course Information

5K USATF Certified (NC11048PH) , USATF Sanctioned, RRCA sanctioned, course is predominately flat and fast. Traffic will be monitored.  There is a small uphill climb in the first half mile, then downhill to the one mile mark.  The elevation continues to drop until about 1.5 miles and then begins a gradual ascension.  There a couple of slight rolling hills near the 2 mile mark.  The last mile is a gradual downhill to the finish.

Splits will be given every mile. Digital Clock at finish.

Water Stations at mile 1, 2, and at finish.

Course can be view on gmap-pedometer.  Distances are approximate.


5K Training

Train Yourself Programs

Runner's World 8-Week Beginners Guide Hal Higdon 5K Training Plans

 


Announcements

March 28, 2017 - Presenting Sponsor Announcement

Twin City Track Club announced today that Cook Medical will become the Presenting Sponsor for the Beat the Heat 5K events for a 3 year period from 2017-2019.

“We are honored that Cook Medical has selected to sponsor Beat the Heat, a move that will allow us to further our support of our community,” said Beat the Heat Race Director Er Ralston. “Cook Medical’s sponsorship will help us continue—and even increase—our efforts to promote health and fitness in the Winston-Salem and Triad area.”

About Cook Medical

Since 1963 Cook Medical has worked closely with clinicians to develop technologies that eliminate the need for open surgery. Today we are combining medical devices, biologic materials and cellular therapies to help the world's healthcare systems deliver better outcomes more efficiently. We have always remained family owned so that we have the freedom to focus on what we care about: patients, our employees and our communities. Find out more at http://www.cookmedical.com/, and for the latest news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

 

 


Awards

The awards presentation will be held immediately following the race.

 NC-USATF Prize Money: $5,250

Open: (Men and Women)  1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $200, 4th - $150, 5th - $125, 6th - $100, 7th - $75, 8th - $50

Masters: (Men and Women): 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50

Grand Masters: (Men and Women): 1st $75, 2nd $50

No double dipping.  If someone places in two categories, the awarded placement will be the one where they win the most money. 

 To be eligible for USATF awards, athletes must be full time 12 month resident of NC and a member of the USATF North Carolina Association.  USATF eligibility will be verified after the race. Cash prizes will be mailed to winners after eligibility has been confirmed for all USATF award winners and final verification of times and placement.

Time Incentives  

Bonus money of $100 will be paid for any athlete finishing at or below the following times:
     Men - 14:55 or less
     Women - 17:00 or less

Course and State Record Prizes

A bonus prize of $200 will be offered for setting a new course record. Current Beat the Heat 5K records:
      Open Male ­ Bobby Mack 14:13 (2012)
      Open Female ­ Blake Phillips Russell 16:11 (1999)

A bonus prize of $1,000 will be offered for setting a new NC USATF state record in the open division for 5K distance. Record must be recognized as official by USATF to receive the prize money. Current NC records:
      Open Male ­ Scott Dvorak 14:08 (1997)
      Open Female ­ Laura Mykytok 15:50 (1994)

 Age Group Awards

Age Group Awards will win a Beat the Heat Glass, provided for the top 3 finishers (excluding USATF participants) in the following age groups.

 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over

 Beat the Heat discontinued the WAVA Age-Graded competition in 2013.

 Fun Run Awards

Trophies for the top Fun Run finishers.

Finisher awards for all one mile Fun Run participants.

 Awards presentation held immediately following the race and will not be mailed. 

First Time 5K Runners

Finishers who complete their first ever 5K race at Beat the Heat will be presented with special finisher certificates after the race.  Participants must pre-register to receive a First Time 5K certificate.


Beat the Heat History

Beat the Heat 5K History 1989-2016

The Beat the Heat 5K began in 1989 as the Coors Lite Saturday Night Fever 5K. It offered an alternative to the early morning races with an evening schedule and a social atmosphere afterwards. It was modeled after a similar event in Greensboro, the Tavern Tour. In the first year The Saturday Night Fever 5K drew 335 finishers.

In 1990 Planters, whose headquarters was located next to the race course became the financial sponsor and assisted with promotion. The race was renamed the Planters Saturday Night Fever 5K and drew 423 participants. In 1991, when Planter’s launched their Munch ‘n Go product line, the race became the Planters Munch ‘n Go 5K Road Race. Enhanced promotion brought in 723 participants and numerous spectators. Over the next five years the race continued to draw 700+ 5K runners and 200+ children in the one mile fun run. Planter’s product introduction brought a new name in 1995, the Planters Run for FitNUTS 5K. In 1996 Planters relocated to New Jersey and although they remained a sponsor for that year, their participation in the race was limited, and the number of runners dropped to under 600.

1997 brought a new name and a new sponsor, the Hanes Beefy-T Family 5K. Hanes provided marketing and production assistance with a new logo and brochure produced by their marketing department. Hanes also provided T-shirts and printing assistance. Attendance slipped to the 400’s in 1997 and 300’s in 1998 and 1999. After 1999 Hanes moved on to sponsor the Salem Lake Trail Runs and our club was now faced with finding a new sponsor for the 5K run.

In 2000, 4 Runners Only, a running store located in Reynolda Village stepped up and the event was renamed the Beat the Heat 5K. The combined attendance of the 5K and fun run remained in the 300-400 range for several years.

Beginning in 2007, the club began adding new features to the race to add more appeal and excitement to the race.  From 2007 to 2012, attendance grew to a peak of close to 1,000 race participants.  Since that time, more than 700 people have participated each year in the Beat the Heat races.

In 2008, Beat the Heat began hosting the NC USTAF 5K Championship.  This brought a new level of excitement to the race.  In the first 4 years of hosting this championship event, local native Bobby Mack set new course records each year.  Beginning in 2016, the NC USATF 5K Championship race began running as a separate race immediately following the regular Beat the Heat 5K race.  The championship race is run on a modified 3 lap course creating a great spectator event.

In 2016, Beat the Heat added charity partners to the event.  The Charity Partner program is a way to further support the event mission to promote fitness and health, and improve the quality of life for individuals and families.  All proceeds beyond race expenses go to non-profit organizations.

In 2017, Cook Medical became presenting sponsor for Beat the Heat, providing further assistance and resources for meeting event goals and supporting community health and fitness.

 


One Mile Fun Run Course Information

The Fun Run course uses the same start and finish as the 5K.  The course has a turnaround at approximately 1/2 mile and is very flat. Traffic will me monitored.


Packet Pickup and Late Registration

Runners can register at packet pickup on Friday before the race at Fleet Feet Winston-Salem or on Saturday at the Race Site.  

5K Race Fee:  $40 at Friday Packet Pickup and on Race Day

See details below.

Bib numbers and race t-shirts may be picked up on Friday the day before the race from 3pm to 7 pm at Fleet Feet Sports Winston-Salem:
278 Harvey Street
(next to LA Fitness on Stratford Road)
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336.722.8477

Bib numbers and race t-shirts may also be picked up at the race site on race day Saturday beginning at 5pm.


Pre-2016 Results and 5K Records

Prior year Beat the Heat Results can be found on the Twin City Track Club Results Page.

2105 Results

2014 Results

Prior Year Beat the Heat Winners

Beat Heat 5K Records:

Open Male - Bobby Mack 14:13 (2012)
Open Female - Blake Phillips Russell 16:11 (1999)

A bonus prize of $200 will be offered for setting a new course record.

 North Carolina 5K Records

Open Male - Scott Dvorak  14:08 (1997)
Open Female - Laura Mykytok 15:50 (1994)

A bonus prize of $1,000 will be offered for setting a new NC USATF state record in the open division for 5K distance.  Record must be recognized as official by USATF to receive the prize money.

North Carolina Road Running Records


Race Timing

The 5K race will have a "gun start" and chip timed finish.  This means that all participants will have the same start time, and that the finish time will be recorded as each runner crosses the finish line, by reading the chip on the back of your numbered bib.  The 5K race has a very wide start line which enables all runners to get across the start line in a matter of seconds after the starting gun sounds.  Timing servcies will be provided by Twin City Track Club.  

The One Mile Fun Run will have a clock at the finish line, but individual times are not recorded for this event.


Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsor sign up is available until the end of April.  By sponsoring the Beat the Heat event, you are helping to support fitness and health in our community through the activities and events of the Twin City Track Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our 500+ members are a cross-section of the Triad, representing runners and walkers of all abilities. 

Exhibitor spaces are also available and may be purchased here.

 Contact the race director at [email protected] for information about sponsorships or exhibiting at Beat the Heat.

 


USATF 5K Championship Information and Course

Beat the Heat is proud to host the NC USATF 5K Championship.  To enhance the Championship experience and spectating, this race will be run as a separate event immediately following the regular Beat the Heat 5K race.  The Championship course is modified layout with 3 laps, utilizing the same finish line, but different start line as the regular 5K.  A course map can be viewed in the attached pdf. 5K USATF Certified (NC16033DF) , USATF Sanctioned, RRCA sanctioned

To be eligible for USATF awards, athletes must be a current USATF NC member and a 12-month resident of North Carolina.  For information on the Series and updates, please check www.northcarolina.usatf.org.

Check the Awards page for information about award categories and prize money.

Participants in the event typcially run a sub 25 minute 5K.  If you are a NC USATF member with an expected time of greater than 25 minutes, then we can allow you to run in the regular Beat the Heat 5K race and still be eligible for the NC USATF 5K Championship.  Contact the race director at [email protected] to inquire about this option.

Elite runners may contact the race director at [email protected] to inquire about complimentary entry time standards. 


Weather Policy

If the races should be cancelled, delayed or postponed for any reason outside the direct control of the Race Director (inclement weather; local, state or national emergency; or conditions on the race course), refunds will not be given, but arrangements will be made for participants to pick up their shirts.


Event Purpose

The purpose of the Beat the Heat 5K is to promote fitness and health, and improve the quality of life for individuals and families.  To strengthen this purpose, two nonprofit Charity Partners will be selected to share in event proceeds.  Selected Charity Partners need to have a direct impact on community health and fitness.  In particular, we are seeking those with a special focus on youth and/or disadvantaged persons.  See the Donate Page for more information regarding this year’s Charity Partners.

Beat the Heat is hosted by the Twin City Track Club.  The Twin City Track Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting running and fitness in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area. Our members are a cross-section of the community, representing runners and walkers of all abilities. Since our founding in 1977, we have used a number of methods to achieve our goals. We have group activities to promote the social aspects of running, we bring in nationally known speakers to educate and inspire, and we assist other organizations with their organized running events. We are Winston-Salem's oldest running club and one of the largest clubs in North Carolina.  Go to the Twin City Track Club website find out more about the benefits of joining Twin City Track Club.

Races offered by this event

Beat the Heat One Mile Family Fun Run

21 Jul, 2018 (Sat) - 18:30
Running
1 mi

Beat the Heat 5K Run

21 Jul, 2018 (Sat) - 19:00
Running
5 km

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