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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brandenburg, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Knox, KY
Elevation
740 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Beat the Heat 5K+, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Fort Knox, KY
New Hope Family Life Ministries 13th Annual Walk for Healthy Living 5K Walk/Run
5K
8 miles away
Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K
5K
15 miles away
Stars and Stripes Almost 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K
5K
8 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beat the Heat 5K+?
- Beat the Heat 5K+ is a running race held in Fort Knox, Kentucky on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Beat the Heat 5K+?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Fort Knox, Kentucky at 6607 Wilson Rd, Fort Knox, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beat the Heat 5K+?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Beat the Heat 5K+
Aug 1, 2026