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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Colonial Beach Town Hill, Colonial Beach VA
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
54–69°F · low rain risk
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2025
47–64°F
dry
2024
46–58°F
dry
2023
52–63°F
dry
2022
56–71°F
rain
2021
54–65°F
dry
2020
50–60°F
dry
2019
52–62°F
dry
2018
55–68°F
dry
2017
51–59°F
dry
2016
60–81°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Cloudy · 40–62°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 40°F · 21% chance of rain · wind up to 21 mph
About this race
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)
- 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
- 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.
- "The Tiny Tailgate" is the Food Vendor on-site providing fresh food options
- 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.
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