12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest presented by Shoes & Brews and Left Hand Brewing
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 9:30AM MST
- Location Longmont, Colorado
- Price $49.00 - $64.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and community at the 12th edition of the Sole Mates 5K & Brew Fest on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in Longmont, Boulder! This exciting event combines the thrill of a scenic 5K run/walk along the stunning St. Vrain Greenway with the vibrant atmosphere of a local brew festival featuring Left Hand Brewing. Whether you’re an elite runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to join in the celebration.
Participants can enjoy a variety of perks, including a custom race hat, live music by Native Station, and access to a fantastic vendor expo. After crossing the finish line, join the post-race festivities with refreshing Left Hand beer, live DJ sets, and a chance to win amazing raffle prizes, including Saucony running shoes and more! Bring your friends and family along, as they can also participate in the Brew Fest fun. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate friendship, fitness, and fantastic local brews—mark your calendars for a day filled with good vibes and community spirit!
Participants can enjoy a variety of perks, including a custom race hat, live music by Native Station, and access to a fantastic vendor expo. After crossing the finish line, join the post-race festivities with refreshing Left Hand beer, live DJ sets, and a chance to win amazing raffle prizes, including Saucony running shoes and more! Bring your friends and family along, as they can also participate in the Brew Fest fun. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate friendship, fitness, and fantastic local brews—mark your calendars for a day filled with good vibes and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
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.
__________________________________________________________________________________
THIS RACE IS OUR WAY OF CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PINTS THAT HELPED GET US HERE.
__________________________________________________________________________________
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, GF AND N/A OPTIONS INCLUDED WITH YOUR BIB
CHECK MARK BUTTON LIVE MUSIC BY NATIVE STATION & 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 100'S OF SHOES AND APPAREL ITEMS.
__________________________________________________________________________________
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 : LIVE MUSIC BY NATIVE STATION PLUS '90'S AND '00'S DJ SET AFTER THE RAFFLE
VENDOR BOOTHS FROM SAUCONY AND MORE!
__________________________________________________________________________________
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 ITS A COMMUNITY TRADITION. LETS MAKE YEAR 12 THE BEST ONE YET!
______________________________________________________________________
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: jacob@shoesbrews.com for volunteer info
Email: jacob@shoesbrews.com for business partnership opportunities
PRESENTED BY SHOES & BREWS + OUR SOLE MATES LEFT HAND BREWING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2026
SHOES & BREWS, LONGMONT, CO
__________________________________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________________________________
THIS RACE IS OUR WAY OF CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PINTS THAT HELPED GET US HERE.
__________________________________________________________________________________
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, GF AND N/A OPTIONS INCLUDED WITH YOUR BIB
CHECK MARK BUTTON LIVE MUSIC BY NATIVE STATION & 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 100'S OF SHOES AND APPAREL ITEMS.
__________________________________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________________________________
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 : LIVE MUSIC BY NATIVE STATION PLUS '90'S AND '00'S DJ SET AFTER THE RAFFLE
VENDOR BOOTHS FROM SAUCONY AND MORE!
__________________________________________________________________________________
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
__________________________________________________________________________________
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
__________________________________________________________________________________
RUN, DRINK, AND CELEBRATE WITH US.
THIS IS MORE THAN A RACE ITS A COMMUNITY TRADITION. LETS MAKE YEAR 12 THE BEST ONE YET!
______________________________________________________________________
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: jacob@shoesbrews.com for volunteer info
Email: jacob@shoesbrews.com for business partnership opportunities
Races
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GENERAL/OPEN 5k (Over 22 Minute Finish Time) 12th Edition Sole Mates 5k & Hoppy Hour
Incl. $4.60 Fee & RACE HAT
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:00AM MST)
$64.60
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ELITE 5k (Under 22 Minute Finish Time) 12th Edition Sole Mates 5k & Hoppy Hour
Incl. $4.60 Fee & RACE HAT
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:30AM MST)
$64.60
Anyone who is planning to run 22 mins and under on race day for the 5k. -
Brew Fest Drink Participant Only
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:30AM MST)
$49.00
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.
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63 S Pratt Parkway, Unit B, Longmont, 80501, CO, United States
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