A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Oskaloosa, Iowa
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of running at the A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the scenic city of Oskaloosa, Mahaska County! This exhilarating event features a challenging half marathon course that winds around the picturesque Mahaska County Recreation Trail, showcasing the beauty of the area while offering a few city street stretches. Starting and finishing at the new Lacey Complex Stadium, runners can enjoy ample parking and a vibrant atmosphere before and after the race.
Participants can choose between the half marathon and the fun 5K, both of which promise an exciting challenge for all levels of runners. The course may be hilly, but it rewards athletes with stunning landscapes and a sense of accomplishment. All finishers will receive a medal, and the top three male and female runners in each age division will also earn special recognition with additional awards. Proceeds from the event will support a scholarship for aspiring runners and contribute to vital community projects. Donβt miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a good cause while enjoying the thrill of competition in beautiful Oskaloosa!
Participants can choose between the half marathon and the fun 5K, both of which promise an exciting challenge for all levels of runners. The course may be hilly, but it rewards athletes with stunning landscapes and a sense of accomplishment. All finishers will receive a medal, and the top three male and female runners in each age division will also earn special recognition with additional awards. Proceeds from the event will support a scholarship for aspiring runners and contribute to vital community projects. Donβt miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a good cause while enjoying the thrill of competition in beautiful Oskaloosa!
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 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 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.
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