The Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4 starts at 10:00 AM on February 28, 2027, in Rochester, New York at 2222 St. Paul St. The running event covers 4 miles and costs $25.00 to enter.
From the Race Organizer
🐾 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! rochesterrunningco@gmail.com 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
Course & Travel Notes
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is 6.4 miles from the venue. The Cereal Bowl 5K in Rochester, New York takes place on February 28, 2027 at 10:00 AM, which is after the 6:48 AM sunrise. The venue elevation is 338 feet. In February, Rochester typically sees average highs of 35°F and average lows of 20°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 59% of days.
⛰️ 338 ft elevation☀️ Typically 35°F / 20°F · 59% chance of rain✈️ Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) — 6.4 mi
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When is Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4 2027 — Rochester, NY?
Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4 2027 — Rochester, NY takes place on February 28, 2027. The race is held in Rochester, New York.
Where is Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4 2027 — Rochester, NY held?
Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4 2027 — Rochester, NY is held at 2222 St. Paul St in Rochester, New York.
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