Consumer Reports 5K
Consumer Reports 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Colchester, CT.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For the first time in our 90-year history, Consumer Reports is opening up its Auto Test Center on Saturday, October 17 for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event. Participants will be able to run or walk on the iconic track where CR tests cars for safety and reliability–a beautiful, state-of-the-art, 327-acre testing center in Colchester, CT. After the race, participants and spectators are invited to stay for a demonstration and speak with the experts who conduct testing on site each day. Proceeds from the race will fund Consumer Reports’ non-profit mission–working for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.
Participation fee includes a t-shirt. Attendance is limited, so please sign up today!
This event is rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will monitor conditions closely and communicate any necessary updates or changes to registered participants.
9:00 doors open/registration
10:30 race begins
View course map and elevation.
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
63°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norwich Public Utility Plt, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Colchester, CT
City Elevation
308 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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50
Days to train
- Race
- Consumer Reports 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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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.
Running
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Consumer Reports 5K
Oct 17, 2026