Holiday Bowl- Jinglin All the Way Polar Cat Race 1- Festive 5k
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Le Roy, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Holiday Bowl - Jinglin All the Way Polar Cat Race 1: Festive 5K taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in charming Le Roy, Genesee! This exciting event is part of the beloved Polar Cats Winter Race Series, which brings together the community for a series of fun, low-cost winter races. Join fellow runners for a joyful 5K that promises to get you in the holiday spirit with festive decorations and a celebratory atmosphere.
After you conquer the course, enjoy a delightful post-race party featuring food, goodies, and holiday cheer. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the scene, this race is a fantastic way to embrace the winter season while making merry with friends and family. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in one of the four themed races in the series, starting with the Holiday Bowl 5K! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fitness and festive fun!
After you conquer the course, enjoy a delightful post-race party featuring food, goodies, and holiday cheer. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the scene, this race is a fantastic way to embrace the winter season while making merry with friends and family. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in one of the four themed races in the series, starting with the Holiday Bowl 5K! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fitness and festive fun!
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, 2025 | [RACE 2 HERE] [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/PolarCatsWinterRaceSeries]
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K February 8, 2025 | [RACE 3 HERE] [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/SuperBowl5KPolarCatsRace]
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K March 1, 2025 | [RACE 4 HERE] [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/CerealBowl5KPolarCatsBowlSeries]
Race 1: Holiday Bowl 5K
Come get in the holiday spirit with this classic race also known as the Jinglin All the Way Festive 5K!
Join us in LeRoy for a cheerful run through town and then warm up afterward with food, goodies, and holiday fun at the post-race party.
Location: LeRoy, NY
Packet Pickup:
Friday, December 5 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (December 6) 9-10 AM at the race site
More info for this partner race can be found at Holiday Bowl 5K Details [https://tritheoatka.com/index.html]
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
Race 2: The Sugar Bowl 5K
New Year, same you! Lets celebrate (or recommit to) those New Years resolutions with this fun, mid-winter run and then indulge in some cookies at the finish line!
Location: TSE in Gates featuring a new course!
Packet Pickup:
Friday, January 17 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (January 18) 9:3011 AM at the race site
Race 3: The Super Bowl 5K
Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday by wearing your favorite team gear and showing your spirit!
Enjoy warm drinks and snacks at the finish line as you kick off game day with a fun run.
Location: Seneca Park Wegman Lodge
Packet Pickup:
Friday, February 7 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (February 8) 9:3011 AM at the race site
Race 4: The Cereal Bowl 5K
Wrap up the series with the Cereal Bowl!
Enjoy all your favorite cereals and hot chocolate after the race at this low-key winter finale and series awards celebration.
Tentative Location: Victor (final details to be announced by end of November)
Packet Pickup:
Friday, February 28 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (March 1) 9:3011 AM at the race site
Series Registration Includes
Polar Cats Sweatpants (option to upgrade to Vuori Joggers)
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 (each race + overall 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)
Age group winners (each race + overall series)
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, 2025 | [RACE 2 HERE] [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/PolarCatsWinterRaceSeries]
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K February 8, 2025 | [RACE 3 HERE] [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/SuperBowl5KPolarCatsRace]
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K March 1, 2025 | [RACE 4 HERE] [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/CerealBowl5KPolarCatsBowlSeries]
Race 1: Holiday Bowl 5K
Come get in the holiday spirit with this classic race also known as the Jinglin All the Way Festive 5K!
Join us in LeRoy for a cheerful run through town and then warm up afterward with food, goodies, and holiday fun at the post-race party.
Location: LeRoy, NY
Packet Pickup:
Friday, December 5 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (December 6) 9-10 AM at the race site
More info for this partner race can be found at Holiday Bowl 5K Details [https://tritheoatka.com/index.html]
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
Race 2: The Sugar Bowl 5K
New Year, same you! Lets celebrate (or recommit to) those New Years resolutions with this fun, mid-winter run and then indulge in some cookies at the finish line!
Location: TSE in Gates featuring a new course!
Packet Pickup:
Friday, January 17 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (January 18) 9:3011 AM at the race site
Race 3: The Super Bowl 5K
Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday by wearing your favorite team gear and showing your spirit!
Enjoy warm drinks and snacks at the finish line as you kick off game day with a fun run.
Location: Seneca Park Wegman Lodge
Packet Pickup:
Friday, February 7 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (February 8) 9:3011 AM at the race site
Race 4: The Cereal Bowl 5K
Wrap up the series with the Cereal Bowl!
Enjoy all your favorite cereals and hot chocolate after the race at this low-key winter finale and series awards celebration.
Tentative Location: Victor (final details to be announced by end of November)
Packet Pickup:
Friday, February 28 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (March 1) 9:3011 AM at the race site
Series Registration Includes
Polar Cats Sweatpants (option to upgrade to Vuori Joggers)
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 (each race + overall 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)
Age group winners (each race + overall series)
Races
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Holiday Bowl 5K- Jinglin All the Way Festive 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
Dress for our Festive 5k and you could win a prize for the coolest costume! Stick around for food and awards at the Masonic Temple
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