12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest presented by Shoes & Brews and Left Hand Brewing

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!

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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: [email protected] for volunteer info  Email: [email protected] for business partnership opportunities