10th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest presented by Shoes & Brews and Hoka

🎉 Welcome to the Sole Mates 5K & Brew Fest!

Shoes & Brews along with our "Sole Mates" Left Hand Brewing and Hoka present the 10th edition of our fall race series.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
• Location: Shoes & Brews, 63 S. Pratt Parkway, Unit B, Longmont, CO 80501
• Website: Race Registration

❤️ A Little Backstory

Before Shoes & Brews became a reality, it was just a vision. In those early days, we reached out to our friends at Left Hand Brewing (LHB) with an idea: start a run club at their location and run a tab for the runners' beers afterward. To our delight, they not only agreed but insisted on covering the cost of the beers themselves!

Their immediate support was incredible. We shared our vision for Shoes & Brews, explaining the community need we aimed to meet. LHB enthusiastically cheered us on from the start. This marked the beginning of a beautiful friendship between two businesses committed to supporting each other and the wider community.

Sole Mates holds a special place in our hearts. It’s our way of celebrating the community that helped us get started and continues to support us through ten years of running, beer, and friendship.

🏃‍♂️ The Race Experience

• Custom Race Hat: Your race entry includes an event-customized race run hat!
• Chip-Timed 5k: Accurately track your race time with our chip-timed system.
• Free Race Photos: Capture your memories with complimentary race photos.
• Race Expo Entry: Enjoy Left Hand Beer, cider, and food at the race expo.

🎁 Goodies and Swag

• Special Discounts: Exclusive discounts at Shoes & Brews on both sale and full-priced items.
• Hoka Demo Shoes: Try out Hoka demo shoes for packet pick-up and race day!
• Hydration Station: Stay hydrated with our friends at Skratch Labs.
• Raffle Giveaway: Every participant is entered into a raffle giveaway with thousands of dollars in gear and beer!

🏅 Wave Starts & Prizes

Elite Wave:

• Start Time: 9:30 am
• Eligibility: For anyone clocking in under 22 minutes for the 5k.

Open Wave:

• Start Time: 10:00 am
• Eligibility: For anyone expecting a time over 22 minutes for the 5k!

Each wave will have prizes for the overall female and male winners. Age group prizes will also be awarded.

🥳 After-Race Festivities

Participants and their friends and family are welcome to enjoy complimentary beer, cider, and snacks at the after-race expo. Brew fest tickets are available for friends and family who wish to join the fun!

🌟 Community Support

Your participation supports the Left Hand Brewing Foundation, which collaborates with local non-profits to address community issues and emergencies.

📝 Important Details

• Packet Pickup: Available on October 30 from 3:00-8:00 PM and November 1 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Shoes & Brews.
• Race Day Registration: $50 through September 30, $60 from October 1 to October 29, and $65 from October 30 to race day.

🏃‍♀️ Activity Highlights

Join us for a shake-out run on October 30 and a free Pilates for Runners class on November 1.