Race profile

Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

Name: Beach to Beer 5K & 10K
Start: 2026-10-17T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-17T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Colonial Beach, VA

Overview

5K · 10K · Walk · 1 mi

Oct 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM EDTColonial Beach, Virginia, US

On our calendar since Jul 2018

Virginia 5K

Audience & Community

Family Friendly

Perks & Swag

Awards

Swag included

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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)

RACES INCLUDE:

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

AFTER-PARTY FUN:

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.

Packet pick-up on race day from 7:30-8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent at Town Hill. Late arrivals may pick up swag, however, not able to start race after 9:05 AM for the safety of all runners.

Second PPU date TBD will be posted and emailed.

Volunteers receive drink ticket at after-party & free future race! Visit the "Volunteer" tab above for details & sign up!

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Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

Overview

Run Vibes summary

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)

RACES INCLUDE:

Colonial Beach Brewing & Ice House Brewery will be onsite with local craft beer options available.

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

AFTER-PARTY FUN:

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.

Packet pick-up on race day from 7:30-8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent at Town Hill. Late arrivals may pick up swag, however, not able to start race after 9:05 AM for the safety of all runners.

Second PPU date TBD will be posted and emailed.

Volunteers receive drink ticket at after-party & free future race! Visit the "Volunteer" tab above for details & sign up!

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