Beach to Beer 10K

OCT
17
2026
A waterfront event in Colonial Beach offering a **10K**, **5K** and a non-timed 1 mile walk, with chip timing, age-group awards, local craft beer, post-race music and family-friendly activities.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

Beach to Beer takes place at Colonial Beach Town Hill and includes a scenic course along the Potomac. The event offers multiple distances and a non-timed 1 Mile Walk and supports BAMM. It is listed as the ninth annual running of the event.

Race features include chip timing, live-streamed results, and awards. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers and to the top three in age groups: Under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and each subsequent decade. The course is described as flat.

Distances:

  • 10K Run
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 1 Mile Walk (non-timed)

Races include on-site local craft beer from Colonial Beach Brewing and Ice House Brewery, an event shirt with a long sleeve upgrade available for an extra fee, and a Beach to Beer custom beer glass for all participants. Water stations are provided on course and at the finish, and a complimentary snack is available in the finish chute. Free parking and free downloadable photos are offered.

After the event there is live music until noon, a beer garden with non-alcohol options, an on-site food truck, and lawn games. Participants are invited to bring chairs or blankets. Strollers are permitted. The event is held rain or shine with no refunds or deferrals. Packet pick-up is available at the Good Day for a Run tent at Town Hill; a second pick-up date will be announced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run/walk
1 Mile Walk