Pot of Gold 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Knightdale, North Carolina
- Price $38.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the 8th Annual Pot of Gold 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the charming Knightdale Station Park, Wake County! This vibrant event invites participants to run or walk through the beautiful park while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow community members. Registration is just $35 and includes a stylish Pot of Gold 5K shirt, a finisher's medal, exclusive locals' swag, and access to an online gallery of race day photos with free downloads for participants.
Kick off the day with food trucks on-site from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, ensuring you and your crew are fueled up for the race! The excitement builds with packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM, leading up to the race that begins at 9:00 AM. Celebrate your accomplishments as top finishers in various age categories are announced at 10:00 AM. Plus, every registration supports the Northside Compassion Project, aiding neighbors in need by addressing food insecurity in the community. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropic spirit!
Kick off the day with food trucks on-site from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, ensuring you and your crew are fueled up for the race! The excitement builds with packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM, leading up to the race that begins at 9:00 AM. Celebrate your accomplishments as top finishers in various age categories are announced at 10:00 AM. Plus, every registration supports the Northside Compassion Project, aiding neighbors in need by addressing food insecurity in the community. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropic spirit!
Organiser's Description
THE 8TH ANNUAL POT OF GOLD 5K IS ON THIS MARCH!
RUN OR WALK WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH KNIGHTDALE STATION PARK ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH.
$35 REGISTRATION* INCLUDES:
* Pot of Gold 5K Shirt**
* Finisher's Medal
* Locals' Swag
* Online gallery of race day photos with free downloads for race participants
*Early Bird Registration is $35. After 2/1/25, registration increases to $45
** Registrations after 2/21/2025 are not guaranteed their shirt size or shirt availability. All remaining event shirts will be available at Friday, March 14th and March 15th registration pickups - first come, first serve.
_PLEASE NOTE THAT A POST-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2025 FROM 10:00AM-12:00PM AT NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH, LOCATED AT 621 FIRST AVENUE N IN KNIGHTDALE, NC. ALL PACKETS NOT PICKED UP DURING THIS TIME WILL BE DONATED BACK TO NORTHSIDE COMPASSION PROJECT. _
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
_Food Trucks are on site from 8:00 - 11:00 AM to fuel you and your crew throughout the 5K morning._
* 6:30 - 8:00 AM - Packet Pickup
* 8:00 - 8:45 AM - Grab Grub, Gear Up and Get Ready for Start
* 8:45 AM - Racers Welcome @ Start Line
* 9:00 AM - Race Begins
* 10:00AM - Top Finisher's Announced
Awards:
* Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female (Overall winners are not eligible for their age group award)
* Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female in each age group: 6-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT NORTHSIDE COMPASSION BOX EFFORTS. THE NORTHSIDE COMPASSION PROJECT IS A KNIGHTDALE-BASED, 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT; COLLABORATING THROUGHOUT WAKE COUNTY TO ADDRESS NEIGHBOR CARE WITHIN SHELTER AND FOOD INSECURITY. FUNDS FROM THIS 5K RACE WILL HELP TO MAINTAIN OUR 24 HOUR FOOD BOX, WHICH SUPPLIES NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND HYGIENE ITEMS FOR ALL NEIGHBORS IN NEED.
RUN OR WALK WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH KNIGHTDALE STATION PARK ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH.
$35 REGISTRATION* INCLUDES:
* Pot of Gold 5K Shirt**
* Finisher's Medal
* Locals' Swag
* Online gallery of race day photos with free downloads for race participants
*Early Bird Registration is $35. After 2/1/25, registration increases to $45
** Registrations after 2/21/2025 are not guaranteed their shirt size or shirt availability. All remaining event shirts will be available at Friday, March 14th and March 15th registration pickups - first come, first serve.
_PLEASE NOTE THAT A POST-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2025 FROM 10:00AM-12:00PM AT NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH, LOCATED AT 621 FIRST AVENUE N IN KNIGHTDALE, NC. ALL PACKETS NOT PICKED UP DURING THIS TIME WILL BE DONATED BACK TO NORTHSIDE COMPASSION PROJECT. _
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
_Food Trucks are on site from 8:00 - 11:00 AM to fuel you and your crew throughout the 5K morning._
* 6:30 - 8:00 AM - Packet Pickup
* 8:00 - 8:45 AM - Grab Grub, Gear Up and Get Ready for Start
* 8:45 AM - Racers Welcome @ Start Line
* 9:00 AM - Race Begins
* 10:00AM - Top Finisher's Announced
Awards:
* Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female (Overall winners are not eligible for their age group award)
* Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female in each age group: 6-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT NORTHSIDE COMPASSION BOX EFFORTS. THE NORTHSIDE COMPASSION PROJECT IS A KNIGHTDALE-BASED, 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT; COLLABORATING THROUGHOUT WAKE COUNTY TO ADDRESS NEIGHBOR CARE WITHIN SHELTER AND FOOD INSECURITY. FUNDS FROM THIS 5K RACE WILL HELP TO MAINTAIN OUR 24 HOUR FOOD BOX, WHICH SUPPLIES NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND HYGIENE ITEMS FOR ALL NEIGHBORS IN NEED.
Races
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5K Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.70
OPENS 03 OCTRace Packet includes your 5K Bib with timing chip, Locals' Swag Bag and Pot of Gold 5K T-shirt. Race packets will be available for pick-up at Northside Community Church on Friday 3/14/25, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or Saturday, 3/15/25 from 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Northside Community Church Address: 621 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC 27545.
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