Sugar Bowl 5K - Polar Cats Series Race #2
- Date Sun 18th January 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a delightful winter running experience at the Sugar Bowl 5K, part of the Polar Cats Winter Race Series, taking place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Rochester, Monroe. This exciting event invites runners of all levels to celebrate New Year's resolutions with a fun and invigorating 5K run. Set against a backdrop of winter charm, the Sugar Bowl 5K promises a festive atmosphere complete with delicious cookies waiting for participants at the finish line.
Join fellow running enthusiasts at TSE in Gates for a brand new course that will keep you motivated and engaged. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Saturday, January 17, at the Rochester Running Company, or on race day from 9 to 10 AM at the race site. As part of the Polar Cats series, this race offers not just a chance to compete but also the opportunity to earn awards for top finishers and age group winners, along with a series of fun post-race refreshments. Don your running gear and be part of this joyful winter event, where camaraderie and community spirit shine bright!
Join fellow running enthusiasts at TSE in Gates for a brand new course that will keep you motivated and engaged. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Saturday, January 17, at the Rochester Running Company, or on race day from 9 to 10 AM at the race site. As part of the Polar Cats series, this race offers not just a chance to compete but also the opportunity to earn awards for top finishers and age group winners, along with a series of fun post-race refreshments. Don your running gear and be part of this joyful winter event, where camaraderie and community spirit shine bright!
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 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:
Saturday, January 17 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (January 18) 9-10AM 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:
Saturday, February 7 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (February 8) 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)
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
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 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:
Saturday, January 17 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (January 18) 9-10AM 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:
Saturday, February 7 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (February 8) 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)
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
Races
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Sugar Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 2
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 18th January 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
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