Sat, Nov 7, 2026

12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest

Longmont, CO

Registration open12th annual

Entry is $55 now and rises to $60 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest

The course follows the St. Vrain Greenway out of the Shoes & Brews parking lot, an out-and-back shape with a lollipop loop worked in. The path is paved and runs through open greenway, flat and easy to follow. Waves are split by pace, so faster runners go first and everyone else, including walkers and dogs, goes out together shortly after.

Packet pickup runs across a couple of evenings and midday the day before the race, with a final window at the Shoes & Brews tent on race morning before the first wave. After the run, the bib gets you into the brew fest, where Left Hand beer and cider are poured alongside food, live music, and vendor booths. Spectators can buy their way into the party on the day.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

414finishers

16:54winner

29:25median

1:11:53cutoff

Top 3: Todd Suttor (16:54) · Sully Hudson (16:59) · Michael Callahan (17:12)

The 12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest is in its 12th year.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/7/2026 10:00$55

5K11/7/2026 09:30$55

BREW FEST DRINK PARTICIPANT ONLY11/7/2026 10:30$40

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Common Questions About the 12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest

Will I finish last at the 12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest a good first 5K?

A field of 414 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest?

The 5K winner ran 16:54 while the median finisher took 29:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.