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2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K

Date
November 8, 2026
Distance
5K GENERAL ENTRY · 5K - POLICE PERSONNEL · 5K - FIRE/EMS PERSONNEL & more
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From the Organizer

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 

Thanks 

Events

5K GENERAL ENTRY9 AMRegister →
5K - POLICE PERSONNEL9 AMRegister →
5K - FIRE/EMS PERSONNEL9 AMRegister →
5K - Active Military/Veteran9 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

56°

Typical Low

41°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:33 AMSunset 4:42 PMDaylight 10h 9m

Host City

About Fairfield, CT

Elevation

142 ft

Nearest Airport

HVN

Tweed New Haven Airport · 20 mi

Major Hub

LGA

LaGuardia Airport · 43 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race Location

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Race
2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K
Date
November 8, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K?
2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K is a running race held in Fairfield, Connecticut on November 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K?
Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Fairfield, Connecticut at 1520 Post Road, Fairfield, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K

Nov 8, 2026

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