
Electric Boat Athletic Club (EBAC) Fall Challenge is a running race on November 14, 2026 in New London, CT, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
EBAC Fall Challenge Road Race
Distances: 4.75 Mile classic course, NEW for 2026 is a 5k course
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2026 (Rain or shine, dress appropriately for the weather!)
WHERE: OCEAN BEACH PARK, NEW LONDON
WHEN: 10:00 AM
FAMOUS OCEAN BEACH CHOWDER FOLLOWING THE RACE
TEE SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 100 (MUST BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY)
REGISTRATION: Pre Registration $32.80 until Race Week, $38.10 Race Week, Day of (paper app in person) $40
EBAC MEMBERS: Email the EBAC office (EBAC@gdeb.com) with your badge number to receive a discount code for $10 off the current race entry fee.
Active and Retired Military and New London Police Officers: Email the EBAC office (EBAC@gdeb.com) with a photo of your military ID or badge to receive a discount code for $15 off the current race entry fee.
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION:
MALE & FEMALE : YOUTH (<13)
JUNIOR (13-19), OPEN (20-29)
SUBMASTER (30-39), MASTER (40-49)
GRAND MASTER (50-59), VETERAN (60-69)
SENIOR (70-79), SUPER SENIOR (80+).
Events
Weather
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
54°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Groton New London Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
27,199
as of 2023
City Elevation
30 ft
Nearest Airport
WST
Westerly State Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Electric Boat Athletic Club (EBAC) Fall Challenge
Nov 14, 2026