Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K

NOV
8
2026
Join the 15th annual Colony Grill Hot Oil 5K in Fairfield Connecticut. This community running event features a 5km course with dedicated registration categories for the general public and first responders.
Sun 8 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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15th Colony Grill "Hot Oil" 5K

The Colony Grill "Hot Oil" 5K is an annual running race held in Fairfield, Connecticut. The event marks its 15th anniversary in 2026 and takes place at the Colony Grill location at 1520 Post Road. Participants can choose from several registration categories based on their professional or military status.

The event offers a single race distance:

  • 5 km running race

Registration is open to the general public, with specific entry categories available for police personnel, fire and EMS personnel, as well as active military members and veterans. These specific service categories are offered at a different registration fee compared to the general entry.

The course follows a route documented through local area maps starting and ending near the Post Road location. Organizers maintain strict policies regarding race participation, noting that bibs and registrations are non-transferable to other individuals, including family members. Unauthorized transfers void event waivers and related claims against the organizers, sponsors, and volunteers. All participants must register through the official system before the closing deadline on the day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km