Name: Beach to Beer 5K & 10K
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Colonial Beach, Virginia

About the Event

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.

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 Groups Under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and each decade
The Course is Flat and Fast! 10K Starts at 9 AM. 5K Starts at 9:05 AM.
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 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.

RACES INCLUDE:

Colonial Beach Brewing & Ice House Brewery will be onsite with local craft beer options available.
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. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last for registrants after Oct. 6.
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. Second PPU date TBD will be posted and emailed.

Volunteers receive great perks! Visit the "Volunteer" tab above for details or to sign up!

Share this event with friends on Facebook here: facebook.com/events/1111716114441060

Races Offered

10K Run

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

5K Run/Walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:05

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$42.00

1 Mile Walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:08

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$30.00

1 Mile

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$25.00

1 Mile Walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$25.00

1 Mile Walk/Fun Run

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$32.00

1 Mile Walk/Run

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$25.00

10K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

243 days remaining

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$45.00

10K Race

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

243 days remaining

sell

$45.00

10K Run

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$45.00

5K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$40.00

5K Race

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$40.00

5K Run/Walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$40.00

Virtual 5K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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243 days remaining

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$42.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Colonial Beach.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.3° / 21.0°

wb_sunny 9.9° / 19.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.5 /

water_drop 68.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.3° / 21.0°

wb_sunny 9.9° / 19.1°

air 11.5 km/h

water_drop 68.1%

About Colonial Beach

Colonial Beach is a town in Westmoreland County (Virginia).

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Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

About the Event

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.

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 Groups Under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and each decade

The Course is Flat and Fast! 10K Starts at 9 AM. 5K Starts at 9:05 AM.

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 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.

RACES INCLUDE:

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

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. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last for registrants after Oct. 6.

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. Second PPU date TBD will be posted and emailed.

Volunteers receive great perks! Visit the "Volunteer" tab above for details or to sign up!

Share this event with friends on Facebook here: facebook.com/events/1111716114441060

Races Offered

10K Run

5K Run/Walk

1 Mile Walk

1 Mile

1 Mile Walk

1 Mile Walk/Fun Run

1 Mile Walk/Run

10K

10K Race

10K Run

5K

5K Race

5K Run/Walk

Virtual 5K

Weather Overview

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