Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4
- Date Sun 1st March 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Cereal Bowl 5K, part of the exhilarating Polar Cats Bowl Series! Taking place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the beautiful Seneca Park, Rochester, Monroe, this event promises to be a delightful winter finale. The Cereal Bowl 5K invites runners of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled day, featuring everyone's favorite cereals and hot chocolate after the race. As the fourth and final race in the Polar Cats Winter Race Series, this event celebrates community, fitness, and a love for running in a relaxed atmosphere.
Participants can look forward to an exciting post-race party, complete with awards ceremonies recognizing the top finishers and age group winners in both the race and the overall series. Registration includes exclusive Polar Cats sweatpants, a festive race t-shirt, and eligibility for a variety of prizes. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join fellow runners and wrap up the winter racing season with a bowl of cheer!
Participants can look forward to an exciting post-race party, complete with awards ceremonies recognizing the top finishers and age group winners in both the race and the overall series. Registration includes exclusive Polar Cats sweatpants, a festive race t-shirt, and eligibility for a variety of prizes. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join fellow runners and wrap up the winter racing season with a bowl of cheer!
Organiser's Description
Polar Cats Winter Race Series: The Bowl Series is Back!
Originally created by Bill Kehoe in the 90s, the Polar Cats Winter Race Series returns for another fun, low-frills, low-cost winter running season around Rochester!
Each race has its own Bowl theme and you can run one or all four!
Race Schedule
Race 1: Holiday Bowl 5K December 6, 2025 | RACE 1 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/LeRoy/JinglinAllTheWay]
Race 2: Sugar Bowl 5K January 18, 2026 | RACE 2 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/PolarCatsWinterRaceSeries]
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K February 8, 2026 | RACE 3 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/SuperBowl5KPolarCatsRace]
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K March 1, 2026 | RACE 4 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/CerealBowl5KPolarCatsBowlSeries]
Race 4: The Cereal Bowl!
Wrap up the series with everyones favorite the Cereal Bowl!
Enjoy your favorite cereals and hot chocolate after the race at this fun, relaxed winter finale.
Location: Seneca Park 2222
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ Rochester Running Company 10- 1 PM (adjusted time* if needed to be picked up after 1 PM, send an email or call the store and we will set aside for you! rochesterrunningco@gmail.com or 585-417-5575
Race Day (March 1) 9 - 10 AM at the race site
After the Race: Post-race party and Series Awards Ceremony!
Series Registration Includes
Polar Cats Sweatpants (upgrade to Vuori Joggers available)
Race T-shirt for the Holiday Bowl 5K (Race #1)
Entry to all four races
Post-race refreshments
Eligibility for age group and overall prizes (per race & series)
Keep your bib for all races, or grab a new one at packet pickup if you forget!
Awards
Top 3 male & female finishers (each race + overall series)
Top 2 age group winners (each race + overall series)
snowflake Friendly Note
Polar Cats races are traditionally scheduled opposite Freezeroo Series weekends so you can enjoy both series! (One overlap this year.)
Freezeroo info: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/FreezerooSeriesIndividualRace
Originally created by Bill Kehoe in the 90s, the Polar Cats Winter Race Series returns for another fun, low-frills, low-cost winter running season around Rochester!
Each race has its own Bowl theme and you can run one or all four!
Race Schedule
Race 1: Holiday Bowl 5K December 6, 2025 | RACE 1 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/LeRoy/JinglinAllTheWay]
Race 2: Sugar Bowl 5K January 18, 2026 | RACE 2 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/PolarCatsWinterRaceSeries]
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K February 8, 2026 | RACE 3 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/SuperBowl5KPolarCatsRace]
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K March 1, 2026 | RACE 4 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/CerealBowl5KPolarCatsBowlSeries]
Race 4: The Cereal Bowl!
Wrap up the series with everyones favorite the Cereal Bowl!
Enjoy your favorite cereals and hot chocolate after the race at this fun, relaxed winter finale.
Location: Seneca Park 2222
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ Rochester Running Company 10- 1 PM (adjusted time* if needed to be picked up after 1 PM, send an email or call the store and we will set aside for you! rochesterrunningco@gmail.com or 585-417-5575
Race Day (March 1) 9 - 10 AM at the race site
After the Race: Post-race party and Series Awards Ceremony!
Series Registration Includes
Polar Cats Sweatpants (upgrade to Vuori Joggers available)
Race T-shirt for the Holiday Bowl 5K (Race #1)
Entry to all four races
Post-race refreshments
Eligibility for age group and overall prizes (per race & series)
Keep your bib for all races, or grab a new one at packet pickup if you forget!
Awards
Top 3 male & female finishers (each race + overall series)
Top 2 age group winners (each race + overall series)
snowflake Friendly Note
Polar Cats races are traditionally scheduled opposite Freezeroo Series weekends so you can enjoy both series! (One overlap this year.)
Freezeroo info: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/FreezerooSeriesIndividualRace
Races
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Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 4
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 1st March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race Series Holder
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Polar Cats Sweat Pants- or Upgrade to Vuori Joggers
Sun 1st March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
CLOSED
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