Consumer Reports 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Colchester, Connecticut
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectator | – | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Consumer Reports 5K - Run/Walk at the Auto Test Track | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:30 AM | $50 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 17, 2026 | $23.40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Spectator: Free until Oct 17.
- Consumer Reports 5K - Run/Walk at the Auto Test Track: $50 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 47 percent above a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Connecticut runs 32:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 235 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:53 and men in 29:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the Spectator starts at 9:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3 Hall Kilbourne Rd, Colchester, CT 06415
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 3 Hall Kilbourne Rd, Colchester, CT 06415Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Consumer Reports 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
- At $50, entry is about 47 percent above a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 3 Hall Kilbourne Rd, Colchester, CT 06415.
From the organizers
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.