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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
12 Main Street, Le Roy NY
5K
28–39°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
2–25°F
dry
2024
25–35°F
rain
2023
27–37°F
dry
2022
30–45°F
dry
2021
28–47°F
dry
2020
29–37°F
dry
2019
25–33°F
dry
2018
16–35°F
dry
2017
38–53°F
rain
2016
34–41°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
28°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, 2025 | [RACE 1 HERE]
Race 2: Sugar Bowl 5K – January 18, 2025 | [RACE 2 HERE]
Race 3: Super Bowl 5K – February 8, 2025 | [RACE 3 HERE]
Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K – March 1, 2025 | [RACE 4 HERE]
🎄 Race 1: Holiday Bowl 5K
Come get in the holiday spirit with this classic race — also known as the Jinglin’ All the Way Festive 5K!
Join us in LeRoy for a cheerful run through town and then warm up afterward with food, goodies, and holiday fun at the post-race party.
📍 Location: LeRoy, NY
📦 Packet Pickup:
Friday, December 5 @ Rochester Running Company – 11 AM–4 PM
Race Day (December 6) – 9-10 AM at the race site
More info for this partner race can be found at Holiday Bowl 5K Details
❄️ 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
🍪 Race 2: The Sugar Bowl 5K
New Year, same you! Let’s celebrate (or recommit to) those New Year’s 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:
Friday, January 17 @ Rochester Running Company – 11 AM–4 PM
Race Day (January 18) – 9:30–11 AM 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:
Friday, February 7 @ Rochester Running Company – 11 AM–4 PM
Race Day (February 8) – 9:30–11 AM at the race site
🥣 Race 4: The Cereal Bowl 5K
Wrap up the series with the Cereal Bowl!
Enjoy all your favorite cereals and hot chocolate after the race at this low-key winter finale and series awards celebration.
📍 Tentative Location: Victor (final details to be announced by end of November)
📦 Packet Pickup:
Friday, February 28 @ Rochester Running Company – 11 AM–4 PM
Race Day (March 1) – 9:30–11 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)
Course map
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Run clubs near Le Roy to train with before race day.
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