Elite Race Entry
The Beat the Heat Elite 5K is an open race for elite runners who meet the following standards. Participation does not require any membership or residency requirements. Note that international elite runners who meet the entry standards are welcome to register and run in the elite race, but we do not provide international invitations.
Entry Standards:
Open Men 17:00 or below
Open Women 19:20 or below
Qualifying information entered during the registration process
Entry capped at 30 men and 30 women. First come, first serve.
Comp Entry Standards:
Men 15:35 or below (83% age graded for 25 year old)
Women 17:45 or below (83% age graded for 25 year old)
Contact the Race Director for comp entry approval at beattheheat@twincitytc.org
Deadline for complimentary entry is 1 week prior to the race
Elite Field as of 7/16/2024: