Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4
Rochester, NY
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
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Sunday, February 28th, 2027
2222 St. Paul St, Rochester NY
24–41°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
27–46°F
dry
2025
24–43°F
dry
2024
25–67°F
rain
2023
27–39°F
rain
2022
5–23°F
dry
2021
25–45°F
dry
2020
19–28°F
dry
2019
11–23°F
dry
2018
37–63°F
dry
2017
33–60°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
24°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
🐾 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 4: The Cereal Bowl!
Wrap up the series with everyone’s favorite — the Cereal Bowl!
Enjoy your favorite cereals and hot chocolate after the race at this fun, relaxed winter finale.
📍 Location: Powder Mills Park
📦 Packet Pickup:
Saturday, Feb. 27 @ Rochester Running Company – 10- 1 PM (adjusted time* if needed to be picked up after 1 PM, send an email or call the store and we will set aside for you! [email protected] or 585-417-5575
Race Day (March 1) – 9 - 10 AM at the race site
🎉 After the Race: Post-race party and Series Awards Ceremony!
🧤 Series Registration Includes
Polar Cats Sweatpants (upgrade to Vuori Joggers available)
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 (per race & 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)
Top 2 age group winners (each race + overall series)
❄️ 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
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