11th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest presented by Shoes & Brews and Left Hand Brewing

11th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest presented by Shoes & Brews and Left Hand Brewing Race Information

<h2>11th Edition Sole Mates 5k &amp; Brew Fest<br />Presented by Shoes &amp; Brews &#43; our Sole Mates Left Hand Brewing<br />&#x1f4c5; Saturday, November 1st, 2025<br />&#x1f4cd; Shoes &amp; Brews, Longmont, CO</h2> <p><strong>__________________________________________________________________________________ </strong></p> <h2> <br /><strong>A Race Rooted in Friendship &amp; Community</strong><br />Before Shoes &amp; 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.</h2> <p><strong>__________________________________________________________________________________ </strong></p> <h3><strong>This race is our way of celebrating the people, partnerships, and pints that helped get us here.</strong></h3> <p><strong>__________________________________________________________________________________ </strong></p> <h3>What to Expect<br />We’ve packed all our favorite things into one day:<br />✅ Scenic 5K run/walk on the St. Vrain Greenway<br />✅ Left Hand Beer, Cider, and food included with your bib<br />✅ Music &amp; local vendor expo<br />✅ Huge raffle with thousands in prizes $$$$<br />✅ Custom Sole Mates race hat - you can only get it if you race or volunteer!<br />✅ Chip timing &amp; free race photos<br />✅ Exclusive in-store discounts all weekend at Shoes &amp; Brews - plus bonus discounts on 100s of shoes and apparel items. </h3> <p>__________________________________________________________________________________ </p> <h5> <br /><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Race Day Schedule</strong></span><br />Elite Wave – 9:30 AM<br />• Sub-22 min 5K pace<br />• Prizes: Win overall male or femal and you walk away with --- Your weight in beer from Left Hand Brewing!!</h5> <h5>Open Wave – 10:00 AM<br />• All paces, walkers, pups, and strollers welcome<br />• Prizes: Saucony running shoes for male &amp; female winners</h5> <p><strong>Age Group Awards – Growlers &amp; crowlers for 1st &amp; 2nd place in each category, combined heats. </strong></p> <p><strong>__________________________________________________________________________________ </strong></p> <h3> <br /><strong>Swag &amp; Goodies</strong><br />Custom Race Hat – Technical fabric mesh-sided running hat, custom race print. </h3> <h3>Jet Pack Stickers - Custom Race Stickers.</h3> <h3>Saucony Demo Shoes – Try them out &amp; earn extra raffle entries<br />LMNT Hydration – Before &amp; after your run<br />Raffle Giveaway – Shoes, beer, gear, gift cards &amp; more<br />Optional race tee available at registration.</h3> <h3>__________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /><strong>Post-Race Party</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline">Your bib gets you access to:</span><br />&#x1f37a; Left Hand beer &amp; Wild Cider (21&#43;, ID required)<br />&#x1f3b6; Music : The 14ers Awesome community hangout<br />&#x1f45f; Vendor booths from Saucony, Athletic Brewing, LMNT, StretchLab, Club Pilates, Boulder Run Physio, NOCO Performance, Marco&#39;s Hot Dogs and Tacos, Natalie&#39;s Orchard Island Juices, Inspire PT, Fire &amp; Ice Recovery, Jetpack Stickers, Training for Warriors, </h3> <p>__________________________________________________________________________________ </p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Friends &amp; family welcome — spectators can purchase brew fest tickets on race day.</strong></h2> <h5> <br /><strong>Race Details</strong><br />&#x1f4cd; Start/Finish: Shoes &amp; Brews – 63 S. Pratt Parkway, Unit B, Longmont, CO<br />&#x1f6e3; Course: Out-and-back with a scenic lollipop loop along the St. Vrain Greenway</h5> <p><strong>__________________________________________________________________________________ </strong></p> <h5><br /><strong>&#x1f4b5; Registration:</strong></h5> <h5>$55 – through Sept 30<br />$60 – Oct 1–29<br />$65 – Oct 30–race day (if not sold out)</h5> <p>Or try out our newest option:</p> <p><strong>Sofa to 5K with Coach Allison &amp; Sole Mates 5k Registration!</strong><br />Get race-ready for the 2025 Sole Mates 5K with our fun, community-driven 8-week training program!</p> <p>From Sept 8 – Oct 27, USAT/NCSF certified Coach Allison will lead weekly Monday night sessions at Shoes &amp; Brews, plus provide a personalized plan, encouragement, and a discounted race entry. All ages and paces welcome—whether you walk, jog, or run, we’ll cross the finish line together!</p> <p>Cost: $140 which includes your training plan and coaching plus your Sole Mates race entry! • Email: <a href="mailto:allison&#64;shoesbrews.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">allison&#64;shoesbrews.com</a> with any questions. Must get 10 participants for training group to start on September 8th!</p> <p> <strong>____________________________________________ </strong><br /> <br /><strong>Packet Pickup</strong><br />Thur, Oct 30th (3–8 PM) – Also our Run Club Night<br />Fri, October 31st (12 - 4 PM) S&amp;B Closes early this night for Halloween.<br />Race Day (8:30–9:45 AM) – At S&amp;B tent</p> <h5>__________________________________________________________________________________ </h5> <h3><strong> </strong><br /><strong>Run, drink, and celebrate with us.</strong><br /><strong>This is more than a race — it’s a community tradition. Let’s make year 11 the best one yet!</strong></h3> <p><strong>______________________________________________________________________</strong></p> <p><strong>Get Involved</strong><br /><strong>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.</strong><br /><strong>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.</strong></p> <p>&#x1f4e9; Email: ashlee&#64;shoesbrews.com for volunteer info<br />&#x1f4e9; Email: info&#64;shoesbrews.com for business partnership opportunities</p> <p> </p>