Beach to Beer 5K & 10K: Plan a Colonial Beach Stay

Bring your running friends and supporters to Colonial Beach for Beach to Beer. River Gem offers a four-bedroom house on The Point with 2.5 bathrooms, room for up to 10 guests, and a full kitchen for meals before and after race day.

Check River Gem dates and direct-booking rates

A Race Weekend in Colonial Beach

Good Day for a Run’s Beach to Beer event has offered a 5K, 10K, and one-mile walk with a start area at Town Hill. The organizer’s registration page provides the current distances, course information, packet pickup instructions, and post-race activities.

The published 2026 race took place October 17. Check the organizer’s registration page for the next date before booking your race-weekend stay.

official Beach to Beer race registration page

A House for Your Running Crew

Prepare familiar meals in the kitchen, gather around the dining table, and rest in the living room or separate sitting room. Guests who are cheering rather than racing can enjoy the town and meet up with the group afterward.

• Space: Four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and up to 10 guests, including the sitting-room sleeper sofa.
• Comforts: Full kitchen, dining room, Wi-Fi, washer and dryer, and self-check-in.
• Outdoors: Covered porch, BBQ deck, and fenced backyard with fire pit.
• Access and parking: All bedrooms are upstairs; stairs are required to enter. Driveway parking for up to four vehicles.

Plan Your Visit

Choose lodging dates around packet pickup and the event schedule. If returning to the house after the race is essential, check your reservation’s checkout time and discuss any late-checkout request with your host before booking.

Review River Gem’s rooms and amenities.

Book through River Gem’s own website to check availability, see the full stay total and reservation terms, and communicate directly with your host about the house.

Check Availability & Book Direct

Event tickets, registration, and paid activities are arranged separately with the organizer.

Beach to Beer Race Weekend Stay FAQs

Where does Beach to Beer take place?

The organizer lists Town Hill in Colonial Beach as the event location. Use the current race page for start, parking, and course details.

Can walkers participate?

The 2026 event offered a one-mile walk and permitted walkers in the 5K. Confirm the options and time limits for the edition you plan to enter.

Can we shower at River Gem after the race?

Your reservation’s checkout time applies. Late checkout is not automatically included; discuss your plans before booking.

Where can I confirm current event details?

Use the organizer or event information linked here for updates before booking your stay.

Explore restaurants, shops, and more things to do in Colonial Beach, or email info@rivergem.net with questions about River Gem.