Souper Bowl 5K
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About the race
The Souper Bowl 5K is a community running event in Northeast Philadelphia at 10990 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154. The course uses a shorter version of the NorFEAST 4 Miler route and runs along the Northeast Philadelphia Airport bike path. The turnaround is near Avalon Street along Academy Road.
Packet pick-up and late registration take place inside Northeast SkateZone. Bathroom facilities are indoors. Northeast SkateZone offers public skating after the race at a reduced group price of $13 per person; this option is available during registration. Soup is served at the finish and participants are asked not to take food back inside SkateZone.
The 2026 soup will be a tomato bouillon with a chicken stock base and Alphabet Soup pasta. No substitutes will be provided for vegans or those with wheat allergies. Soup mugs and spoons were allocated to registrants by January 17, 2026; rescheduled-date registrants will receive a commemorative pint glass.
Gridiron themed awards will be presented to the top three men and women overall and in age groups including 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ Women, 60-69 Men, and 70+ Men. Age groups may be altered based on registration. Organizers note that the race director may alter or shorten the course or reschedule the event due to weather or road conditions. There may be halftime entertainment and a cheer presence at the start and finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
