Souper Bowl 5K -
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $43.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Souper Bowl 5K in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 25, 2026! This unique race takes place along the scenic Northeast Philadelphia Airport bike path, featuring a course that’s a shorter version of the popular NorFEAST 4 Miler. Participants can enjoy a leisurely start time of 11:00 AM, with packet pick-up and late registration beginning at 10:00 AM, allowing you to sleep in a bit before hitting the pavement.
Runners will race for themed medals and have a chance to win awesome prizes, including $100 RUNBUCKS gift cards for the first man and woman in the winning team colors. Plus, you won't want to miss the delicious tomato bouillon soup with Alphabet Soup Pasta waiting for you at the finish line! With potential halftime entertainment and indoor facilities, the Souper Bowl 5K promises a festive atmosphere leading up to the big game. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that combines community spirit and athleticism—mark your calendars and get ready to run!
Runners will race for themed medals and have a chance to win awesome prizes, including $100 RUNBUCKS gift cards for the first man and woman in the winning team colors. Plus, you won't want to miss the delicious tomato bouillon soup with Alphabet Soup Pasta waiting for you at the finish line! With potential halftime entertainment and indoor facilities, the Souper Bowl 5K promises a festive atmosphere leading up to the big game. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that combines community spirit and athleticism—mark your calendars and get ready to run!
Organiser's Description
AT THE "STRONG SUGGESTION" OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT WE ARE POSTPONING THE 2026 SOUPER BOWL 5K
DUE TO THE EXPECTED CONDITIONS AT RACE TIME AND THE HEAVY EXPOSURE AT THE NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT. IN KEEPING WITH THE INFORMATION BELOW WE HAVE REQUESTED THE JULY 25, 2026, RACE DATE, KEEPING WITH THE OPENING OF TRAINING CAMP. AS SOON AS THAT IS APPROVED WE WILL REOPEN REGISTRATION. WE WILL BE STARTING AT 8:30AM AND THE GIVE AWAY WILL CHANGE FROM A SOUP MUG TO A PINT GLASS.
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 & SPOONS TO THOSE REGISTERED BY _JANUARY 17, 2026_ WE ORDERED SOME EXTRA SO THERE'S STILL A CHANCE YOU'LL GET ONE
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
LET'S GO FLYERS!
THE COURSE:
HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6651551425 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651551425]
DUE TO THE EXPECTED CONDITIONS AT RACE TIME AND THE HEAVY EXPOSURE AT THE NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT. IN KEEPING WITH THE INFORMATION BELOW WE HAVE REQUESTED THE JULY 25, 2026, RACE DATE, KEEPING WITH THE OPENING OF TRAINING CAMP. AS SOON AS THAT IS APPROVED WE WILL REOPEN REGISTRATION. WE WILL BE STARTING AT 8:30AM AND THE GIVE AWAY WILL CHANGE FROM A SOUP MUG TO A PINT GLASS.
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 & SPOONS TO THOSE REGISTERED BY _JANUARY 17, 2026_ WE ORDERED SOME EXTRA SO THERE'S STILL A CHANCE YOU'LL GET ONE
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
LET'S GO FLYERS!
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 25th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.50
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10990 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, 19154, PA, United States
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