Beach to Beer 5K & 10K
About this race
Good Day for a Run Returns to Colonial Beach for their 9th Annual COLONIAL BEACH TO BEER 10K/5K Races and 1 Mile Walk.
This Race Proudly Supports BAMM. RACES FEATURE:- Scenic 5K and 10K Race along the Potomac of Colonial Beach.
- Chip-timing, Live-streamed Results, and Awards
- 5K and 10K Awards are for top 3 Overall and Top 3 per Age Group. 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, and every 10 yrs
- The Course is Flat and Fast! 10K Starts at 9 AM. 5K Starts at 9:05 AM.
- Walkers and children welcome to participate in the 5K or 1 Mile Walk. Registration required to be on the course for the safety of all participants. 5K Walkers start at 9:05 AM behind the pack of runners. 1 Hour Time Limit for 5K.
- 1 Mile Walk option available for all ages and starts at 9:08 AM. (Non-timed)
- Colonial Beach Brewing & Ice House Brewery will be onsite with local craft beer options available.
- High-quality tech shirt included or upgrade to Long Sleeve for $6 extra. Women's, Men's/Unisex, and Youth options. *Please register by Oct. 4 to guarantee your first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last for registrants after Oct. 4. (1 Mile Walkers must register by Oct. 4 to guarantee shirt)
- ALL Participants receive a Beach to Beer Custom Beer Glass.
- Water Stations on Course and at Finish Line
- Complimentary Snack at Finish Chute
- Free Parking
- Free Downloadable Photos
- Live music by Spike Burton Music performing until Noon
- Enjoy cold Craft Beer at the post race Beer Garden - presented by Colonial Beach Brewing and Ice House Brewery. Non alcohol options available too.
- On-Site Food Truck.
- Various lawn games for the entire family or for you and your friends
- Please bring your own beach chairs or blankets to hang out after in the beautiful water-front park!
- Strollers are permitted.
- Race is rain or shine. No refunds or deferrals.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
5K Walkers need to register to participate, and start at 9 AM behind the pack of runners. 1 Hour Time Limit.
10K Run
1 Mile Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Colonial Beach, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 6:27 PM local time (EDT) in Colonial Beach on October 17, 2026 — 11h 08m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Beach to Beer 5K & 10K
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Colonial Beach
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Colonial Beach 5K Races 3 races
- Colonial Beach Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Colonial Beach events
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