Pot of Gold 5K
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Knightdale, North Carolina
- Price $49.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the 8th Annual Pot of Gold 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the scenic Knightdale Station Park, Knightdale, Wake. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event invites you to join your neighbors for a fun-filled morning. Registration is just $35, which includes a stylish Pot of Gold 5K shirt, a finisher's medal, and exclusive swag for locals. Don't miss the chance to capture your race day memories with free downloads from the online photo gallery!
Race day festivities kick off early with food trucks on-site from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, providing delicious fuel before and after the race. The 5K will begin at 9:00 AM, where participants of all ages can compete for awards in various categories, including the top three overall male and female finishers as well as age group awards. Plus, your participation supports a great cause—proceeds benefit the Northside Compassion Project, helping to combat food and shelter insecurity in Wake County. Lace up your shoes and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back!
Race day festivities kick off early with food trucks on-site from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, providing delicious fuel before and after the race. The 5K will begin at 9:00 AM, where participants of all ages can compete for awards in various categories, including the top three overall male and female finishers as well as age group awards. Plus, your participation supports a great cause—proceeds benefit the Northside Compassion Project, helping to combat food and shelter insecurity in Wake County. Lace up your shoes and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back!
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. $4.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$49.40
Race 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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