What is the weather usually like on race day for the Norwich Winterfest 5K?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Norwich, CT, December race mornings typically start near 30°F and warm to around 44°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 4 of the last 10 years.

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Norwich Winterfest 5K

Norwich, CT

Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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When

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

Where

25 Mahan Drive, Norwich CT

Distance

Typical weather

30–44°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years

2025

13–26°F

dry

2024

32–40°F

rain

2023

33–42°F

dry

2022

27–47°F

dry

2021

31–44°F

dry

2020

35–44°F

rain

2019

26–39°F

dry

2018

22–36°F

dry

2017

37–56°F

rain

2016

32–43°F

rain

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About this race

https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/norwich-winterfest-5k/

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Run clubs near Norwich to train with before race day.

Glastonbury River Runners

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Eight Six Go

Hartford, CT

Frontrunners Rhode Island

Providence, RI

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