Sugar Bowl 5K - Polar Cats Series
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Event details
The Sugar Bowl 5K is the second race in the Polar Cats Winter Race Series. It is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Rochester, New York. The listed venue address is 1387 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. The race description notes a new course at TSE in Gates. Post-race cookies and other refreshments are provided at the finish area. Packet pickup is available the day before the race at Rochester Running Company (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and on race day at the race site (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM).
Series, registration and awards
The Sugar Bowl is one of four Polar Cats "Bowl" races. The series schedule shows:
- Holiday Bowl 5K - December 6, 2025 (Le Roy, NY)
- Sugar Bowl 5K - January 18, 2026 (Rochester, NY)
- Super Bowl 5K - February 8, 2026 (Rochester, NY)
- Cereal Bowl 5K - March 1, 2026 (Rochester, NY)
Series registration options include Polar Cats sweatpants (with an option to upgrade to Vuori joggers), a race T-shirt for the Holiday Bowl, entry to all four races, and post-race refreshments. The posted event price for the Sugar Bowl 5K is $28.56 (includes $3.56 fee); a reduced price of $17.96 is shown for ages 0-19. Awards are listed for the top three male and female finishers and for age group winners, both for each race and for the overall series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
