The Race Series

Race #2 in The Series is a wrap! Cook Medical Beat the Heat was such a blast!

⛈️ An early storm delay did not dampen the energy or the mood! 😁🙌🏻

We will have stats updated asap.

As always, thank you for showing up and showing out! Our running community is THE BEST! ❤️❤️❤️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️😎

Junction311 Endurance Sports Beat the Heat 5K

🔥 Beat the Heat 5K — THIS Saturday 7/18 🔥
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds • 5K at 6:30 PM (That's Right PM!)

Run it, earn your Race Series points, get closer to the party + prizes.
Price jumps after Friday night so register now! Link in bio.

We are the fast & furious, the slow and steady, the fun and the middle of the pack. We are a race series for ALL to participate and compete in.

The first race in the 26/27 season has come and gone in a whirlwind of running and celebrations! Shout out to all who participated in Fun Fourth Freedom Run! You earned 1 race finish and a minimum of 10 participation points! Overall and age group winners scored more points.

Keep the momentum and point scoring going, or lock in your chance to join the series, by participating in the upcoming Beat the Heat Beat the Heat 5K on July 18 and/or Moonlight Madness on September 12 Junction311 Endurance Sports

The Race Series is powered by Junction 311 and proudly sponsored by Fleet Feet. The series is a collection of the BEST endurance events in the Triad. All are invited to participate in one (1) or ALL of the year of racing but TOP bragging rights, awards and prizes go to those who participate in 5 or more races in the posted year of racing.

Check out the stats and learn more at theracseries.com
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Knowledge is power! Read up & learn!

Summer Running Guide: 12 Tips to Beat the Heat A practical, runner-tested playbook for training through the hottest months. Smart pacing, timing, and the small adjustments that keep your summer miles consistent.
👉🏽https://marathonhandbook.com/summer-running-guide/

When Is It Too Hot to Run? Heat plus humidity is what really matters, and this breaks down the thresholds worth respecting. Know when to push, when to move indoors, and how to read the warning signs before they read you.
🔥https://marathonhandbook.com/when-is-it-too-hot-to-run-outside/

Fluid and Electrolytes for Runners How much to drink, when, and why sodium matters more in the summer. Simple, science-backed habits to keep you running strong from the first mile to the last.
💦https://marathonhandbook.com/fluid-and-electrolytes/

Before the fireworks light up the sky, let's celebrate something even more powerful... the freedom to move, to gather, and to challenge ourselves. 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Freedom isn't just something we celebrate on the Fourth of July—it's something we experience every time we lace up our running shoes, take that first step, encourage a fellow runner, or cross a finish line we once thought was out of reach.

This Independence Day, join hundreds of runners, walkers, families, friends, and neighbors as we kick off the holiday at the Fun Fourth Freedom Run. Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking your first race, or creating a new family tradition, there's a place for you on the starting line.

❤️ Celebrate freedom.
🤍 Celebrate community.
💙 Celebrate the strength that comes from moving together.

From the 1-Mile Fun Run to the 5K and 10K, every mile is a reminder of how fortunate we are to run free, cheer each other on, and celebrate the spirit that brings us together.

Start your Fourth with purpose, pride, and plenty of red, white, and blue.

It is race day. TIME TO BREAK OUT THE AWESOME!

We'll see you at the starting line. Happy Fourth of July!

IT'S ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!!! 💥
It is a double header month with TWO opportunities to earn series points!

🎆The Race Series kicks off THIS SATURDAY, July 4, with Fun Fourth Freedom Run 10K, 5K & untimed 1 mile. 🇺🇸 There are still spots open for you to register AND there are still a few shirts remaining! Don't wait! Sign up today 🔗 freedomrun10k.com

🔥On July 18 BEAT THE HEAT is back!
Why Runners Love Beat the Heat
⚡ Fast, competitive course (National Championship energy)
🎉 Fun, social, summer-night atmosphere
💙 Support local nonprofits through fundraising
👟 Perfect for first-time AND elite runners
🍕 Free pizza, subs & beer post-race
💙 Run for a Cause. Run for FREE.
Raise $200 → Get your registration refunded
Raise $300 → Extra $100 donated to your charity
Top 5 fundraisers win ASICS shoes ($150 value)

Register today at 🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/WinstonSalem/BeattheHeat5K

It’s international joke day so we figured why not share some running related ha ha’s courtesy of Cannonball Marathon & Celebration

Go ahead, giggle at the jokes and then make us laugh with your own in the comments. We just might have a prize for our favorite joke shared!

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Jokes for a mid-week pick-me-up
Tell us your favorite joke in the comments!

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The first race in the 2026/2027 Race Series is in 1 week!

FUN FOURTH FREEDOM RUN 5K - 10K - Untimed FUN RUN/WALK
Saturday July 4th - Greensboro NC - 7:30AM Start
Fleet Feet Greensboro

Festive fun for all ages and abilities! All participants in the 5K & 10K earn series points!

GET IN BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON JUNE 30 and/or the race sells out!

freedomrun10k.com

Food for thought…

Running is often called a “solo sport” because, at its core, all you really need is a pair of shoes and the willingness to get out the door.

But if you’ve spent any time around runners, you know it’s so much more than that.

Running is about camaraderie. It’s about community. It’s about training partners who show up before sunrise, friends who celebrate your victories, encouragement on the tough days, accountability when motivation is low, and the countless conversations had along the miles.

If you’re new to running, new to run clubs, or feeling nervous about being the new face in the group, DON’T BE! Every runner was new once, and our local running community is filled with welcoming, supportive people who are excited to share the road, trail, or greenway with you.

Take a look at the list of run clubs in our area and make it a goal to try one out. You might find a new training partner, a new friend, or even a new favorite part of your week.

Trust us—you won’t regret it.

Have questions about getting started? Have a favorite run club you’d recommend? Drop it in the comments and help someone discover their next running community! 👟❤️

Bonus: there are great training groups that meet up as well including HPAC & Gate City Athletics

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