Cereal Bowl 5K
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Event Overview
The Cereal Bowl 5K is the fourth and final event in the Polar Cats Winter Race Series. The series is a low-frills, low-cost winter running season that was originally created in the 1990s. This final race features a cereal theme.
Schedule and Location
The race is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026. The event has a tentative location in Victor, with exact details to be announced later.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup is available on the Friday before the race at Rochester Running Company from 11 AM to 4 PM. It is also available on race day at the race site from 9 AM to 10 AM.
Post-Race and Awards
The event concludes with a post-race party and a series awards ceremony. Refreshments include a selection of cereals and hot chocolate. Awards are given for the top three male and female finishers in each race and for the overall series, as well as for the top two age group winners in each race and the series.
Series Information
The Polar Cats Winter Race Series consists of four themed 5K races. Participants can run individual races or the entire series. A series registration includes entry to all four races, a pair of Polar Cats sweatpants (with an option to upgrade), a t-shirt for the first race, post-race refreshments, and eligibility for prizes. The series is traditionally scheduled on weekends opposite another local race series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
