The 2026 Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and meaningful editions in our race’s history. While the fast course, electric atmosphere, and midsummer tradition remain at the heart of the event, this year introduces several major enhancements that elevate both the experience and the impact of the race.A New Era ...

We sat along the north side of the long, polished bar of First Street Pub, some of us still suffering from a hard Wednesday evening version of “The Hill Loop,” including the Robinhood Road add on, cold 16 oz glasses of Red Oak Beer in our hands. Playful banter from the group rose above the rest of the steady din ...

I spent some time traipsing around Hanes Park on Saturday, and I wasn’t doing a workout.  I was helping pick up trash along with several other TCTC members. TCTC commits to a Clean Up Day four times a year – once a quarter. Liz Handy, a former TCTC Board member, initiated the Hanes Park Clean Up several years ago.  Chris ...

My name is: Michael Berger, but everyone just calls me Berger! To sum myself up in a nutshell: I am a biomedical engineer who loves to learn new things and stay active either by watching or playing sports.   I’m originally from: Calgary, Alberta, Canada, but have lived in the States most of my life. I’ve been in Winston-Salem: Almost 4 years now and ...

Once the weather decides if it is going to be winter or spring, maybe we can make a plan for running through the warm months of the year. And, seriously, this is the South, so aren’t they all kind of warm months?So, now is the time to sign up for one or more events to make you summer running complete:TCTC ...