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 to kick off Super Football Weekend with the exciting Souper Bowl 5K in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 25, 2026! This vibrant race takes place along the picturesque bike path of Northeast Philadelphia Airport, featuring a fun and engaging 5K course that will have participants turning around near Avalon Street along Academy Road. With a convenient start time of 11:00 AM, runners can enjoy a leisurely morning before hitting the pavement.
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere, complete with halftime entertainment and themed awards for top finishers in various age groups. Each runner will receive a unique medal, and those who register by January 17, 2026, will also get a special soup mug and spoon. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delicious bowl of tomato bouillon soup with alphabet pasta, perfect for warming up post-race. Plus, join in on the fun with a post-race open skate at Northeast SkateZone! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to combine fitness and festivities in the heart of Philadelphia!
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere, complete with halftime entertainment and themed awards for top finishers in various age groups. Each runner will receive a unique medal, and those who register by January 17, 2026, will also get a special soup mug and spoon. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delicious bowl of tomato bouillon soup with alphabet pasta, perfect for warming up post-race. Plus, join in on the fun with a post-race open skate at Northeast SkateZone! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to combine fitness and festivities in the heart of Philadelphia!
Organiser's Description
AT THE "STRONG SUGGESTION" OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT WE POSTPONED THE 2026 SOUPER BOWL 5K
SUPER FOOTBALL WEEKEND
Theres a new race, coming to Northeast Philly on the Saturday before the BIG GAME! OUR RESCHEDULED DATE IS THE WEEKEND BEFORE TRAINING CAMP OPENS!
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.
PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION beings at 7:30AM 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. IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE RESCHEDULED DATE YOU'LL BE GETTING A COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS.
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
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
THE COURSE:
HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6651551425 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651551425]
ADDITIONAL MERCH
After consulting with the right people we've added two t-shirt designs as our memorial to Pierre Robert. Proceeds will be split among the charity partners.
BE MORE PIERRE: [https://www.runbucks.com/product-page/be-more-pierre]
PEACE & LOVE & FLAMING TURDS: [https://www.runbucks.com/product-page/peace-love-flaming-turds]
SUPER FOOTBALL WEEKEND
Theres a new race, coming to Northeast Philly on the Saturday before the BIG GAME! OUR RESCHEDULED DATE IS THE WEEKEND BEFORE TRAINING CAMP OPENS!
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.
PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION beings at 7:30AM 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. IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE RESCHEDULED DATE YOU'LL BE GETTING A COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS.
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
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
THE COURSE:
HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6651551425 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651551425]
ADDITIONAL MERCH
After consulting with the right people we've added two t-shirt designs as our memorial to Pierre Robert. Proceeds will be split among the charity partners.
BE MORE PIERRE: [https://www.runbucks.com/product-page/be-more-pierre]
PEACE & LOVE & FLAMING TURDS: [https://www.runbucks.com/product-page/peace-love-flaming-turds]
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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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