In 44 days · Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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When
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Where
1520 Post Road, Fairfield CT
Distance
5K
Typical weather
42–56°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
51–65°F
rain
2024
44–68°F
dry
2023
38–51°F
dry
2022
45–54°F
dry
2021
43–64°F
dry
2020
48–69°F
dry
2019
29–39°F
dry
2018
41–56°F
dry
2017
38–49°F
rain
2016
42–62°F
dry
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About this race
15th Colony Grill "Hot Oil" 5K
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Colony Grill - 1520 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Important Information
- Registration Policy: PLEASE BE AWARE IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE YOUR BIB OR REGISTRATION TO ANYONE ELSE - INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS. DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR WAIVER AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE COLONY GRILL, THE HOT OIL RACE, ITS SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS, ET AL!
Course Details
- Course Map: If you are not familiar with our course: Course Map
Thank You
- Gratitude: Thanks
- Race Info: For more information, please visit our official page.
- Link: Go to Race Page
Course map
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