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Beat the Heat 5K

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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About the Event

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 ASHRAE’s 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 Offered

Race Volunteer

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — Race Volunteer

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06:30

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$0.00

FREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 200 Yards

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07:45

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5K Run/Walk

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Lexington.

thermostat Temperature

20.5° / 30.5°

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21.7° / 31.8°

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11h 41m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

8.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

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73.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:28

nightlight Sunset

20:58

About Lexington

Learn more about the host city, Lexington.

Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown district is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.