Beat the Heat 5K+
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 6607 Wilson Rd, Fort Knox, KY
- Distance
- Beat The Heat 5K+
From the Organizer
Three Races - Three Medals - One Discounted Price
Athletes and race enthusiasts can gear up for an exciting season with the Medal Series Bundle Package, offering entry into all three Medal Series races for one low price. For just $80, participants receive registration for all three races, along with all three race medals and every race giveaway included in the series.
Medal Races includes the following:
Nacho Average 5K
Friday - June 5
6:00 PM
Stars & Strides
Saturday - July 11
9:00 AM
Beat the Heat Run 5K+
Saturday - August 1
9:00 AM
Registration for the Medal Series Bundle Package opens February 1, giving runners the chance to lock in their spot early and enjoy significant savings compared to individual race registrations!
This bundle is the best value of the season. Sign up once, run all three races, and collect every medal and giveaway the Medal Series has to offer!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in KY
Nazareth 5K
5K
The COOL RUN at MIDNIGHT
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beat the Heat 5K+?
- Beat the Heat 5K+ is a running event held in Fort Knox, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Beat the Heat 5K+?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Fort Knox, KY at 6607 Wilson Rd, Fort Knox, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beat the Heat 5K+?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Beat the Heat 5K+
Aug 1, 2026