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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
1520 Post Road, Fairfield CT
5K
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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Race-day forecast says layers
42°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
15th Colony Grill "Hot Oil" 5K
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Colony Grill - 1520 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
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!
If you are not familiar with our course: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5689440
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