Beat the Heat 5K
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $28.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Beat the Heat 5K on Saturday, July 11, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Lexington, Fayette, and promises a scenic and flat course perfect for both seasoned runners and casual walkers. Participants will enjoy a custom race T-shirt and have the chance to take part in a FREE Kid's Dash for children aged 9 and under, making it a fantastic family-friendly outing.
Join fellow enthusiasts for a morning filled with food, fun, and fellowship, all while supporting a great cause! Awards will be given to top finishers, and race day packet pickup will ensure a convenient experience. Proceeds from the Beat the Heat 5K will benefit the research promotion campaign of the Bluegrass chapter of ASHRAE, which has been dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in the heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning industries since 1960. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to run for a purpose—mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day!
Join fellow enthusiasts for a morning filled with food, fun, and fellowship, all while supporting a great cause! Awards will be given to top finishers, and race day packet pickup will ensure a convenient experience. Proceeds from the Beat the Heat 5K will benefit the research promotion campaign of the Bluegrass chapter of ASHRAE, which has been dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in the heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning industries since 1960. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to run for a purpose—mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL BEAT THE HEAT 5K PRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATION & AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH AT 8:00AM AT COLDSTREAM PARK/LEGACY TRAIL IN LEXINGTON
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic, flat/fast course a Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail
* Custom race T-shirts (Adult/Unisex S-3XL and Youth S, M & L)
* 5K Run/Walk & FREE Kid's Dash (9 & under)
* Awards for Top Finishers
* Convenient race morning packet pickup
* Food, fun & fellowship for a great cause!
WHY WE RUN
BLUEGRASS ASHRAE is the Lexington, Kentucky chapter of the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). ASHRAE is an international society of more than 50,000 heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning professionals from over 132 nations dedicated to serving humanity and promoting a sustainable world. Learn more at www.bluegrassashrae.org
All proceeds from the run will go towards ASHRAEs research promotion campaign. Since 1960, ASHRAE has sponsored research studies at universities and research firms. The results of these studies have been used to prepare chapters in the ASHRAE Handbook series; as foundational material in special publications; in the formulation of standards; to train university students as they prepare for service in the HVAC&R industry; and to spread the knowledge gained through presentation at Society Conferences and publication in ASHRAE Transactions or conference proceedings.
PRICING - $25 (May 26 - June 15), $30 (June 16 - July 11)
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH AT 8:00AM AT COLDSTREAM PARK/LEGACY TRAIL IN LEXINGTON
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic, flat/fast course a Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail
* Custom race T-shirts (Adult/Unisex S-3XL and Youth S, M & L)
* 5K Run/Walk & FREE Kid's Dash (9 & under)
* Awards for Top Finishers
* Convenient race morning packet pickup
* Food, fun & fellowship for a great cause!
WHY WE RUN
BLUEGRASS ASHRAE is the Lexington, Kentucky chapter of the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). ASHRAE is an international society of more than 50,000 heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning professionals from over 132 nations dedicated to serving humanity and promoting a sustainable world. Learn more at www.bluegrassashrae.org
All proceeds from the run will go towards ASHRAEs research promotion campaign. Since 1960, ASHRAE has sponsored research studies at universities and research firms. The results of these studies have been used to prepare chapters in the ASHRAE Handbook series; as foundational material in special publications; in the formulation of standards; to train university students as they prepare for service in the HVAC&R industry; and to spread the knowledge gained through presentation at Society Conferences and publication in ASHRAE Transactions or conference proceedings.
PRICING - $25 (May 26 - June 15), $30 (June 16 - July 11)
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Race T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.25
A timed/competitive 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk event on paved trail surfaces. Awards for top finishers. T-shirt included with registration (while supplies last). -
FREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)
Incl. Commemorative Race T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
An untimed kid's dash for children 9 & under. There are no awards for this event. Event is free but does not include a shirt. Parents can add a shirt for a $10 fee. All participating children receive a participation medal. Parents are welcomed to run/walk with their little ones. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Commemorative Race T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (6:30AM EDT)
Free
We need 5-7 enthusiastic volunteers to work a 3-hour race day shift to make our race great. Volunteers earn a commemorative race T-shirt for helping out. Race day shift runs from 6:30-9:30am.
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1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington, 40511, KY, United States
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