The Holiday Bowl- Jinglin All the Way Festive 5K takes place on December 5, 2026, in Le Roy, New York, at 12 Main Street. The race features a 5K distance with a typical start time of 10:00 AM. Entry fees range from $25.00 to $30.00.
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, 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 & Travel Notes
The Holiday Bowl- Jinglin All the Way Festive 5k in Le Roy, New York is held at 902 ft elevation. The 10:00 AM start on December 5, 2026 occurs after sunrise at 7:27 AM. December typical monthly weather normals for the area include an average high of 37°F and average low of 23°F. Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the nearest airport, located 19 miles from the venue.
⛰️ 902 ft elevation☀️ Typically 37°F / 23°F✈️ Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) — 19 mi
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When is Holiday Bowl- Jinglin All the Way Festive 5k 2026 — Le Roy, NY?
Holiday Bowl- Jinglin All the Way Festive 5k 2026 — Le Roy, NY takes place on December 5, 2026. The race is held in Le Roy, New York.
Where is Holiday Bowl- Jinglin All the Way Festive 5k 2026 — Le Roy, NY held?
Holiday Bowl- Jinglin All the Way Festive 5k 2026 — Le Roy, NY is held at 12 Main Street in Le Roy, New York.
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