12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest presented by Shoes & Brews and Left Hand Brewing
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
Shoes & Brews, Longmont, CO
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
Shoes & Brews, Longmont, CO
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
Shoes & Brews, Longmont, CO
12th Edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest Presented by Shoes & Brews + our Sole Mates Left Hand Brewing 📅 Saturday, November 7th, 2026 📍 Shoes & Brews, Longmont, CO
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A Race Rooted in Friendship & Community Before Shoes & Brews opened its doors, we dreamed of pairing running with local beer. Left Hand Brewing said yes to our very first run club — and even covered the beer tab! That moment kicked off a decade-long friendship, countless miles, and one of our favorite traditions: the Sole Mates 5K.
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This race is our way of celebrating the people, partnerships, and pints that helped get us here.
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What to Expect We’ve packed all our favorite things into one day: ✅ Scenic 5K run/walk on the St. Vrain Greenway ✅ Left Hand Beer, Cider, and food included with your bib ✅ Music & local vendor expo ✅ Huge raffle with thousands in prizes $$$$ ✅ Custom Sole Mates race hat - you can only get it if you race or volunteer! ✅ Chip timing & free race photos ✅ Exclusive in-store discounts all weekend at Shoes & Brews - plus bonus discounts on 100's of shoes and apparel items.
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Race Day Schedule Elite Wave – 9:30 AM • Sub-22 min 5K pace • Prizes: Win overall male or female and you walk away with --- Your weight in beer from Left Hand Brewing!!
Open Wave – 10:00 AM • All paces, walkers, pups, and strollers welcome • Prizes: Saucony running shoes for male & female winners
Age Group Awards – Growlers & crowlers for 1st & 2nd place in each category, combined heats.
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Swag & Goodies Custom Race Hat – Technical fabric mesh-sided running hat, custom race print.
Custom Race Stickers.
Saucony Demo Shoes – Try them out & earn extra raffle entries LMNT Hydration – Before & after your run Raffle Giveaway – Shoes, beer, gear, gift cards & more
__________________________________________________________________________________ Post-Race Party Your bib gets you access to: 🍺 Left Hand beer (21+, ID required) 🎶 Music : Band or DJ! Details TBD 👟 Vendor booths from Saucony and more! Additional sponsors will be announced later.
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Friends & family welcome — spectators can purchase brew fest tickets on race day.
Race Details 📍 Start/Finish: Shoes & Brews – 63 S. Pratt Parkway, Unit B, Longmont, CO 🛣 Course: Out-and-back with a scenic lollipop loop along the St. Vrain Greenway
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💵 Registration:
$55 – through Sept 30 $60 – Oct 1 – Nov 5 $65 – Nov 5 – race day (if not sold out)
____________________________________________ Packet Pickup Thur, Nov 5th (3 – 8 PM) – Also our Run Club Night with Saucony! Fri, November 6th (12 – 7 PM) Race Day (8:30 – 9:45 AM) – At S&B tent
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Run, drink, and celebrate with us. This is more than a race — it’s a community tradition. Let’s make year 12 the best one yet!
Get Involved Want to be part of the Sole Mates magic without running? We’d love to have you on our volunteer crew — you’ll score swag, snacks, and serious good vibes. Are you a local business wanting to join the fun? Become a race partner and connect with hundreds of runners, beer lovers, and community members.
📩 Email: jacob@shoesbrews.com for volunteer info 📩 Email: jacob@shoesbrews.com for business partnership opportunities
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