Colonial Beach Town Hill, Colonial Beach VA
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Good Day for a Run Returns to Colonial Beach, VA for their 9th Annual COLONIAL BEACH TO BEER 10K/5K Races and 1 Mile Walk.
🎗️ Support for BAMM
This Race Proudly Supports BAMM.
🏅 Race Features
- Scenic Course: Scenic 5K and 10K Race along the Potomac of Colonial Beach.
- Timing and Results: Chip-timing, Live-streamed Results, and Awards.
- Awards: 5K and 10K Awards are for top 3 Overall and Top 3 per Age Groups Under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and each decade.
- Race Schedule: The Course is Flat and Fast! 10K Starts at 9 AM. 5K Starts at 9:05 AM.
- 5K Walkers: 5K Walkers and all ages welcome to participate, need to be registered, and start on time behind runners at 9:05 AM.
- 1 Mile Walk: 1 Mile Walk option available for all ages and starts at 9:08 AM. (Non-timed) Please register by Oct. 6 to guarantee receiving a shirt for 1 Milers. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after Oct. 6.
📦 Included in the Races
- Craft Beer: Colonial Beach Brewing & Ice House Brewery will be onsite with local craft beer options available.
- Event Shirt: Quality event shirt included or upgrade to Long Sleeve for $6 extra. Women's cut, Adult/Men's, and Youth options. Please register by Oct. 6 to guarantee your first choice.
- Custom Beer Glass: ALL Participants receive a Beach to Beer Custom Beer Glass.
- Water Stations: Water Stations on Course and at Finish Line.
- Complimentary Snack: Complimentary Snack at Finish Chute.
- Parking: Free Parking.
- Photos: Free Downloadable Photos.
🎉 After-Party Fun
- Live Music: Live music by Spike Burton Music performing until Noon.
- Beer Garden: Enjoy cold Craft Beer at the post-race Beer Garden - presented by Colonial Beach Brewing and Ice House Brewery. Non-alcohol options available too.
- Food Truck: On-Site Food Truck.
- Lawn Games: Various lawn games for the entire family or for you and your friends.
- Relaxation: Please bring your own beach chairs or blankets to hang out after in the beautiful waterfront park!
- Strollers: Strollers are permitted.
- Weather Policy: Race is rain or shine. No refunds or deferrals.
- Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up on race day from 7:30-8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent at Town Hill. Second PPU date TBD will be posted and emailed.
🤝 Volunteer Information
Volunteers receive great perks! Visit the "Volunteer" tab above for details or to sign up!
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