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2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K

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5K

Nov 8, 2026 · Fairfield, Connecticut, US

Annual tradition since 2026

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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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