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 exhilarating Cereal Bowl 5K on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Rochester, Monroe! This exciting event marks the grand finale of the beloved Polar Cats Bowl Series, a winter running tradition that brings together enthusiasts for a fun and festive experience. Originally launched in the 90s by Bill Kehoe, this series is all about low-frills, low-cost winter running, and each race features its unique bowl theme.
Participants can look forward to a delightful post-race celebration complete with everyone's favorite cereals and hot chocolate, making it the perfect way to unwind after the race. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, the Cereal Bowl 5K promises an enjoyable atmosphere filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join fellow runners for a day of fun, refreshments, and awards, celebrating both individual and series achievements. Sign up today and be a part of this exciting winter finale!
Participants can look forward to a delightful post-race celebration complete with everyone's favorite cereals and hot chocolate, making it the perfect way to unwind after the race. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, the Cereal Bowl 5K promises an enjoyable atmosphere filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join fellow runners for a day of fun, refreshments, and awards, celebrating both individual and series achievements. Sign up today and be a part of this exciting winter finale!
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.
Tentative Location: Victor (exact details to be announced by end of November)
Packet Pickup:
Friday, Feb. 28 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
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.
Tentative Location: Victor (exact details to be announced by end of November)
Packet Pickup:
Friday, Feb. 28 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
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
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1387 MT Hope ave, Rochester, 14607, NY, United States
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