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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating winter running experience at the Cereal Bowl 5K, the grand finale of the Polar Cats Winter Race Series! Taking place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the scenic Seneca Park of Rochester, Monroe, this fun and festive event invites runners of all ages to celebrate the joy of winter running. The Cereal Bowl is not just another race; it’s a delightful gathering where participants can indulge in their favorite cereals and warm hot chocolate after crossing the finish line!
Join fellow enthusiasts for this low-cost, low-frills race and enjoy the camaraderie of the Polar Cats community. Whether you're looking to compete for age group prizes or simply want to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, this event has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the post-race party and awards ceremony, where top finishers will be recognized, and you can celebrate your accomplishments with friends. Sign up now and embrace the winter spirit at the Cereal Bowl 5K!
Join fellow enthusiasts for this low-cost, low-frills race and enjoy the camaraderie of the Polar Cats community. Whether you're looking to compete for age group prizes or simply want to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, this event has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the post-race party and awards ceremony, where top finishers will be recognized, and you can celebrate your accomplishments with friends. Sign up now and embrace the winter spirit at the Cereal Bowl 5K!
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 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.
Location: Seneca Park 2222
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, 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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2222 St. Paul St, Rochester, 14621, NY, United States
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