edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest presented by Shoes & Brews and Left Hand Brewing
About this race
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
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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)
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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
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: jacob@shoesbrews.com for volunteer info
📩 Email: jacob@shoesbrews.com for business partnership opportunities
Pick your distance
Running
GENERAL/OPEN 5k (Over 22 minute finish time) 12th Edition Sole Mates 5k & Hoppy Hour
ELITE 5k (Under 22 minute finish time) 12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Hoppy Hour
Anyone who is planning to run 22 mins and under on race day for the 5k.
BREW FEST DRINK PARTICIPANT ONLY
Non-Racing - Brew Fest Participant only. . All the brews you can drink outside in the expo area. Race participants already receive this within their race entry, no need to pay additional if you already selected elite or general entry. *Must be 21 to drink alcohol.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Longmont.
Course
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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