Sugar Bowl 5K - Polar Cats Series Race #2
- Date Sun 17th January 2027
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for some winter fun at the Sugar Bowl 5K, part of the beloved Polar Cats Winter Race Series! Taking place on Sunday, January 17, 2027, in the beautiful Mendon Ponds Park, this event promises a delightful experience for runners of all levels. It's the perfect opportunity to embrace your New Year’s resolutions while enjoying a spirited mid-winter run.
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere with post-race refreshments, including delicious cookies to celebrate your achievement. Registration includes not only entry to this exciting 5K but also a chance to earn Polar Cats Sweatpants and a race t-shirt from the Holiday Bowl 5K. With age group and overall prizes up for grabs, this is more than just a race—it's a chance to engage with the community and have a blast on the trails. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this enjoyable event and kick off your winter running season with a smile!
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere with post-race refreshments, including delicious cookies to celebrate your achievement. Registration includes not only entry to this exciting 5K but also a chance to earn Polar Cats Sweatpants and a race t-shirt from the Holiday Bowl 5K. With age group and overall prizes up for grabs, this is more than just a race—it's a chance to engage with the community and have a blast on the trails. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this enjoyable event and kick off your winter running season with a smile!
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, 2026 | RACE 1 HERE
Race 2: Sugar Bowl 5K January 17, 2027 | RACE 2 HERE
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K February 14, 2027 | RACE 3 HERE
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K February 28, 2027 | RACE 4 HERE
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: Mendon Ponds Park
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, January 16 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (January 17) 9-10AM 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, 2026 | RACE 1 HERE
Race 2: Sugar Bowl 5K January 17, 2027 | RACE 2 HERE
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K February 14, 2027 | RACE 3 HERE
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K February 28, 2027 | RACE 4 HERE
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: Mendon Ponds Park
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, January 16 @ Rochester Running Company 11 AM4 PM
Race Day (January 17) 9-10AM 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 17th January 2027 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
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