From the Organizer
Heatfest will keep you moving through the hot and sweaty summer! Here's how it works:
Must register by end of day July 1, 2026.
Option to register for Heatfest only or Heatfest + Beat the Entry entry.
* Heatfest virtual challenge only: $25
* Heatfest + Beat the Entry: $50 thru June 6th; $55 thru June 30th
Participants need to do 2 consecutive miles OUTSIDE every day the entire month of July.
This is an 'on your honor' system; you can track your mileage on your personal RunSignUp page.
In lieu of finishers t-shirts for this challenge, all participants who do not miss 1 day will receive a $10 Fleet Feet giftcard.
Heatfest participants will be invited into the Fleet Feet cool-down tent for a post-race summer cocktail.
Proceeds benefit our charity: Good Works Engine
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
88°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winston Salem Rynlds Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Winston-Salem, NC
Population
250,887
as of 2023
Elevation
834 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at HeatFest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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 HeatFest?
- HeatFest is a running race held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on July 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 HeatFest?
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 278 Harvey Street, Winston-Salem, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the HeatFest?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
HeatFest
Jul 1, 2026