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Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run

Colchester, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 03 Oct, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $35.00

About the Event

This earth-friendly road race features a spectacularly scenic course in rural Eastern Connecticut. The event begins and ends at the Historic Comstock covered bridge and follows the Salmon River through the State Forest and along an old railroad bed. The course features varied terrain, including pavement, dirt roads, and improved trails, culminating in a fast downhill finish. Post race, an amazing BBQ feast and awards ceremony on the banks of the Salmon River awaits.

Races Offered

Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Colchester.

thermostat Temperature

8.5° / 17.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.2° / 14.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 44m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:02

nightlight Sunset

18:06

About Colchester

Learn more about the host city, Colchester.

Colchester is a city in Essex, East Anglia. Home to the University of Essex, the Colchester Institute and an Army Garrison, and with its attractive old buildings, Roman wall, castle and proximity to Constable country, Colchester is an interesting place to visit.