Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4
- Date Sun 28th February 2027
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Cereal Bowl 5K, the thrilling finale of the Polar Cats Winter Race Series, taking place on Sunday, February 28, 2027, in beautiful Rochester, Monroe. This fun-filled event invites runners of all levels to experience the joy of winter racing with a unique twist—enjoy your favorite cereals and warm hot chocolate after crossing the finish line! The Cereal Bowl 5K is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community and the thrill of competition, wrapping up a series that started back in the 90s.
Runners can look forward to an energetic atmosphere and the chance to compete for age group and overall prizes, as well as the coveted Polar Cats Sweatpants included with registration. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this low-frills, high-fun event at Powder Mills Park, complete with a post-race party and awards ceremony. Whether you're racing for glory or just for fun, the Cereal Bowl 5K promises to be a memorable experience!
Runners can look forward to an energetic atmosphere and the chance to compete for age group and overall prizes, as well as the coveted Polar Cats Sweatpants included with registration. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this low-frills, high-fun event at Powder Mills Park, complete with a post-race party and awards ceremony. Whether you're racing for glory or just for fun, the Cereal Bowl 5K promises to be a memorable experience!
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, 2026 | RACE 1 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/LeRoy/JinglinAllTheWay]
Race 2: Sugar Bowl 5K January 17, 2027 | RACE 2 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/PolarCatsWinterRaceSeries]
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K February 14, 2027 | RACE 3 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/SuperBowl5KPolarCatsRace]
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K February 28, 2027 | 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: Powder Mills Park
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, Feb. 27 @ 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, 2026 | RACE 1 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/LeRoy/JinglinAllTheWay]
Race 2: Sugar Bowl 5K January 17, 2027 | RACE 2 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/PolarCatsWinterRaceSeries]
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K February 14, 2027 | RACE 3 HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/SuperBowl5KPolarCatsRace]
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K February 28, 2027 | 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: Powder Mills Park
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, Feb. 27 @ 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
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