11TH EDITION SOLE MATES 5K & BREW FEST
PRESENTED BY SHOES & BREWS + OUR SOLE MATES LEFT HAND BREWING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025
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
WEVE PACKED ALL OUR FAVORITE THINGS INTO ONE DAY:
CHECK MARK BUTTON SCENIC 5K RUN/WALK ON THE ST. VRAIN GREENWAY
CHECK MARK BUTTON LEFT HAND BEER, CIDER, AND FOOD INCLUDED WITH YOUR BIB
CHECK MARK BUTTON MUSIC & LOCAL VENDOR EXPO
CHECK MARK BUTTON HUGE RAFFLE WITH THOUSANDS IN PRIZES $$$$
CHECK MARK BUTTON CUSTOM SOLE MATES RACE HAT - YOU CAN ONLY GET IT IF YOU RACE OR VOLUNTEER!
CHECK MARK BUTTON CHIP TIMING & FREE RACE PHOTOS
CHECK MARK BUTTON EXCLUSIVE IN-STORE DISCOUNTS ALL WEEKEND AT SHOES & BREWS - PLUS BONUS DISCOUNTS ON 100S 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 FEMAL 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: HOKA 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.

JET PACK STICKERS - CUSTOM RACE STICKERS.

TBD DEMO SHOES TRY THEM OUT & EARN EXTRA RAFFLE ENTRIES
SKRATCH LABS HYDRATION BEFORE & AFTER YOUR RUN
RAFFLE GIVEAWAY SHOES, BEER, GEAR, GIFT CARDS & MORE
OPTIONAL RACE TEE AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION.

**DEUTER GEAR -

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POST-RACE PARTY
YOUR BIB GETS YOU ACCESS TO:
LEFT HAND BEER & CIDER (21+, ID REQUIRED)
FOOD TBD
MUSIC & COMMUNITY HANGOUT
VENDOR BOOTHS FROM HOKA, ATHLETIC BREWING, SKRATCH LABS, STRETCHLAB, CLUB PILATES, BOULDER RUN PHYSIO & MORE TBA

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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 129
$65 OCT 30RACE DAY (IF NOT SOLD OUT)

Or try out our newest option:

SOFA TO 5K WITH COACH ALLISON & SOLE MATES 5K REGISTRATION!
Get race-ready for the 2025 Sole Mates 5K with our fun, community-driven 8-week training program!

From Sept 8 Oct 27, USAT/NCSF certified Coach Allison will lead weekly Monday night sessions at Shoes & Brews, plus provide a personalized plan, encouragement, and a discounted race entry. All ages and paces welcomewhether you walk, jog, or run, well cross the finish line together!

Cost: $140 which includes your training plan and coaching plus your Sole Mates race entry! Email: [email protected] with any questions. Must get 10 participants for training group to start on September 8th!

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PACKET PICKUP
Thur, Oct 30th (38 PM) Also our Run Club Night
Fri, October 31st (12 - 4 PM) S&B Closes early this night for Halloween.
Race Day (845 AM) At S&B tent

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RUN, DRINK, AND CELEBRATE WITH US.
THIS IS MORE THAN A RACE ITS A COMMUNITY TRADITION. LETS MAKE YEAR 11 THE BEST ONE YET!

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GET INVOLVED
WANT TO BE PART OF THE SOLE MATES MAGIC WITHOUT RUNNING? WED LOVE TO HAVE YOU ON OUR VOLUNTEER CREW YOULL 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