Souper Bowl 5K -
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a unique and exciting running experience at the Souper Bowl 5K in Philadelphia on Saturday, February 7, 2026! Taking place the day before the BIG GAME, this fun-filled event offers participants a chance to run a 5K along a scenic portion of the Northeast Philadelphia Airport bike path. The race kicks off at 11:00 AM, giving you the perfect opportunity to sleep in before hitting the course. Packet pick-up and late registration begin at 10:00 AM inside Northeast SkateZone, where you'll also find indoor bathroom facilities to keep you comfortable.
The first 250 registrants will receive a commemorative soup mug, and everyone can look forward to delicious soup at the finish line! With themed medals for all finishers and exciting gridiron-themed awards for the top three men and women overall, as well as various age categories, this event is sure to be a hit. Plus, keep an eye out for a special $100 RUNBUCKS gift card for the first man and woman sporting the winning team's colors! After the race, participants can enjoy public skating at a special price. Join us for this spirited community event, and let’s celebrate football and fitness together!
The first 250 registrants will receive a commemorative soup mug, and everyone can look forward to delicious soup at the finish line! With themed medals for all finishers and exciting gridiron-themed awards for the top three men and women overall, as well as various age categories, this event is sure to be a hit. Plus, keep an eye out for a special $100 RUNBUCKS gift card for the first man and woman sporting the winning team's colors! After the race, participants can enjoy public skating at a special price. Join us for this spirited community event, and let’s celebrate football and fitness together!
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!
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!
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)
$38.50
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10990 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, 19154, PA, United States
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