A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Oskaloosa, Iowa
- Price $48.70 - $69.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of running at the A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the scenic city of Oskaloosa, Mahaska! This exciting event features a challenging half marathon course that winds around the picturesque Mahaska County Recreation Trail and through the vibrant streets of Oskaloosa, beginning and ending at the newly renovated Lacey Complex Stadium. Participants can expect a hilly yet breathtaking route, showcasing the area's natural beauty.
Runners of all levels are encouraged to join, with both a half marathon and a 5K distance available. The event not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports a great cause, as proceeds will fund scholarships for aspiring runners and help support community projects. Participants will be recognized with medals for the top three finishers in each age division, and every finisher will receive a commemorative medal. Don't forget to secure your spot early to ensure you receive a t-shirt! Packet pick-up is available on March 27th and again on race day, so mark your calendars for this fantastic community event!
Runners of all levels are encouraged to join, with both a half marathon and a 5K distance available. The event not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports a great cause, as proceeds will fund scholarships for aspiring runners and help support community projects. Participants will be recognized with medals for the top three finishers in each age division, and every finisher will receive a commemorative medal. Don't forget to secure your spot early to ensure you receive a t-shirt! Packet pick-up is available on March 27th and again on race day, so mark your calendars for this fantastic community event!
Organiser's Description
The half marathon will be on the Mahaska County Recreation Trail all around Oskaloosa with a little bit of the running on the streets. UPDATE: The race will begin by the new Lacey Complex Stadium. This will allow for more parking and better central location for the meet. We will follow the path down and around the city of Oskaloosa. The course is hilly, but full of a lot of beautiful scenery. The race will begin and end by the community stadium for your convenience.
The Mahaska County Sheriff's Reserves will be hosting our third Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K. Proceeds go towards a scholarship for a male and female runner, and the rest of the funds will go to support other reserve funding projects for Mahaska County.
We will give medals to the top 3 individuals Male and Female in each age division in the half marathon and 5k. All finishers will receive a finisher medal. T-shirts will be handed out based on availability, so please make sure that we have you signed up because we will need to get shirt orders in by Mid-February!!!
Packet Pick-Up will be at the Emergency Management Agency Building (610 G Ave West) 6-8 p.m. on March 27th. Also, you will be able to pick-up packets at 7:30 a.m. for half marathon and 8:00 for the 5k on March 28th if needed at the start line at Lacey Complex.
The Mahaska County Sheriff's Reserves will be hosting our third Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K. Proceeds go towards a scholarship for a male and female runner, and the rest of the funds will go to support other reserve funding projects for Mahaska County.
We will give medals to the top 3 individuals Male and Female in each age division in the half marathon and 5k. All finishers will receive a finisher medal. T-shirts will be handed out based on availability, so please make sure that we have you signed up because we will need to get shirt orders in by Mid-February!!!
Packet Pick-Up will be at the Emergency Management Agency Building (610 G Ave West) 6-8 p.m. on March 27th. Also, you will be able to pick-up packets at 7:30 a.m. for half marathon and 8:00 for the 5k on March 28th if needed at the start line at Lacey Complex.
Races
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A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDThe race will be on the Mahaska Country Recreation trail with some hills and a few streets. -
A Pot of Gold Shared 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSED
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