Souper Bowl 5K -
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $41.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the Souper Bowl 5K, an exciting new event happening on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Philadelphia! This vibrant race takes place on a scenic stretch of the Northeast Philadelphia Airport bike path, utilizing a shorter version of the popular NorFEAST 4 Miler course. With a late start time of 11:00 AM, participants can enjoy a relaxed morning before lacing up their running shoes. The event kicks off with packet pick-up and late registration beginning at 10:00 AM inside Northeast SkateZone.
Runners can look forward to a fun atmosphere, complete with potential halftime entertainment and themed awards for top finishers across various age groups. Plus, the first 250 registered participants by January 17, 2026, will receive a unique commemorative soup mug, and all finishers will be treated to delicious soup! Don’t miss the chance to show your team spirit, as the first man and woman in the winning team's colors will each win a $100 gift card! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Souper Bowl 5K is the perfect way to kick off Super Football Weekend in style. Join the fun and experience the community spirit of this fantastic event
Runners can look forward to a fun atmosphere, complete with potential halftime entertainment and themed awards for top finishers across various age groups. Plus, the first 250 registered participants by January 17, 2026, will receive a unique commemorative soup mug, and all finishers will be treated to delicious soup! Don’t miss the chance to show your team spirit, as the first man and woman in the winning team's colors will each win a $100 gift card! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Souper Bowl 5K is the perfect way to kick off Super Football Weekend in style. Join the fun and experience the community spirit of this fantastic event
Organiser's Description
SUPER FOOTBALL WEEKEND
Theres a new race, coming to Northeast Philly on the Saturday before the BIG GAME!
A 5K on a shorter version of the NorFEAST 4 Miler course, along the Northeast Philadelphia Airport bike path.
The turn around will be near Avalon Street along Academy Road.
Like the big game WELL HAVE A LATE START.
PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION beings at 10:00AM inside Northeast SkateZone.
THE RACE DOESNT START UNTIL 11:00AM so you can sleep in on Saturday (hopefully it will warm up a bit after sunrise) and still make the start of the race!
THERE MAY EVEN BE HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT!
BATHROOM FACILITIES are also INDOORS!
THIS CHANGE: SOUP MUGS TO THOSE REGISTERED BY _JANUARY 17, 2026_ NOT THE FIRST 250 REGISTRANTS will receive a COMMEMORATIVE SOUP MUG
SOUP AT THE FINISH! Please do not take food back inside SkateZone.
MEDALS
In keeping with the tradition of races at this location we'll be giving out a themed medal, but it will not be the same boring traditional race finisher medal.
We're hoping cheerleaders will send you off and welcome you back to the finish. If you know a group that would like to come out, we would love to hear from you.
Gridiron themed awards for the top three men and women overall and in these age groups:
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ Women, 60-69 Men, 70+ Men
Age groups may be altered depending on registration demographics
Additionally we will awards $100 RUNBUCKS CRACKEDBELL GIFT CARDS TO THE FIRST MAN AND WOMAN WEARING THE WINNING TEAMS COLORS on race day. We wont know that until about 11PM on Sunday February 8, 2026. (Colors means official gear not just a shirt that may match the colors of each team in the big game.)
POST RACE OPEN SKATE
Northeast SkateZone is extending an offer to attend Public Skating after the race for the reduced group price of $13 per person. Sign up during the registration process, in the STORE section.
WEATHER
Race Director reserves the right to alter or shorten the course due to weather and/or conditions of the road. Should roads be undrivable or the path be unrunnable on race day we will reschedule of a date near the beginning of training camp (warm weather)
Especially for this race we suggest you sign up (during registration questions) to receive text messaging concerning the race
Should 19154 5K need to reschedule to our date. You can make the 1.7 miles from St Anselm's to SkateZone in 6 minutes.
Their race starts at 9:15AM. Our race begins at 11AM
ABOUT THE SOUP
The soup for 2026 will be a tomato bouillon with chicken stock base and Alphabet Soup Pasta. Sorry no substitutes to vegans and those with wheat allergies
GO BIRDS!
THE COURSE:
HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6651551425 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651551425]
Theres a new race, coming to Northeast Philly on the Saturday before the BIG GAME!
A 5K on a shorter version of the NorFEAST 4 Miler course, along the Northeast Philadelphia Airport bike path.
The turn around will be near Avalon Street along Academy Road.
Like the big game WELL HAVE A LATE START.
PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION beings at 10:00AM inside Northeast SkateZone.
THE RACE DOESNT START UNTIL 11:00AM so you can sleep in on Saturday (hopefully it will warm up a bit after sunrise) and still make the start of the race!
THERE MAY EVEN BE HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT!
BATHROOM FACILITIES are also INDOORS!
THIS CHANGE: SOUP MUGS TO THOSE REGISTERED BY _JANUARY 17, 2026_ NOT THE FIRST 250 REGISTRANTS will receive a COMMEMORATIVE SOUP MUG
SOUP AT THE FINISH! Please do not take food back inside SkateZone.
MEDALS
In keeping with the tradition of races at this location we'll be giving out a themed medal, but it will not be the same boring traditional race finisher medal.
We're hoping cheerleaders will send you off and welcome you back to the finish. If you know a group that would like to come out, we would love to hear from you.
Gridiron themed awards for the top three men and women overall and in these age groups:
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ Women, 60-69 Men, 70+ Men
Age groups may be altered depending on registration demographics
Additionally we will awards $100 RUNBUCKS CRACKEDBELL GIFT CARDS TO THE FIRST MAN AND WOMAN WEARING THE WINNING TEAMS COLORS on race day. We wont know that until about 11PM on Sunday February 8, 2026. (Colors means official gear not just a shirt that may match the colors of each team in the big game.)
POST RACE OPEN SKATE
Northeast SkateZone is extending an offer to attend Public Skating after the race for the reduced group price of $13 per person. Sign up during the registration process, in the STORE section.
WEATHER
Race Director reserves the right to alter or shorten the course due to weather and/or conditions of the road. Should roads be undrivable or the path be unrunnable on race day we will reschedule of a date near the beginning of training camp (warm weather)
Especially for this race we suggest you sign up (during registration questions) to receive text messaging concerning the race
Should 19154 5K need to reschedule to our date. You can make the 1.7 miles from St Anselm's to SkateZone in 6 minutes.
Their race starts at 9:15AM. Our race begins at 11AM
ABOUT THE SOUP
The soup for 2026 will be a tomato bouillon with chicken stock base and Alphabet Soup Pasta. Sorry no substitutes to vegans and those with wheat allergies
GO BIRDS!
THE COURSE:
HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6651551425 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651551425]
Races
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Souper Bowl 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & SOUPER BOWL and SPOON
Sat 7th February 2026 (11:00AM EST)
$41.50
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10990 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, 19154, PA, United States
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