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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th Annual Pot of Gold 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in beautiful Knightdale, Wake. This exciting event invites participants to run or walk through the scenic Knightdale Station Park, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, and neighbors. For just $35, registration includes a stylish Pot of Gold 5K shirt, a finisher's medal, and a chance to snag some local swag.
Race day kicks off bright and early, with food trucks on site from 8:00 AM to fuel your adventure. Packet pickup runs from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM, followed by a warm welcome for racers at the start line at 8:45 AM, and the exhilarating race begins at 9:00 AM. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Northside Compassion Project, helping to address food and shelter insecurity in the community. Mark your calendars for this fantastic day of fun and camaraderie while making a positive impact!
Race day kicks off bright and early, with food trucks on site from 8:00 AM to fuel your adventure. Packet pickup runs from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM, followed by a warm welcome for racers at the start line at 8:45 AM, and the exhilarating race begins at 9:00 AM. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Northside Compassion Project, helping to address food and shelter insecurity in the community. Mark your calendars for this fantastic day of fun and camaraderie while making a positive impact!
Organiser's Description
THE 9TH ANNUAL POT OF GOLD 5K IS ON THIS MARCH!
RUN OR WALK WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH KNIGHTDALE STATION PARK ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH.
$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
** Registrations after 2/22/2026 are not guaranteed their shirt size or shirt availability. All remaining event shirts will be available at Friday, March 13th and March 14th registration pickups - first come, first serve.
_PLEASE NOTE THAT A POST-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2026 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 14TH.
$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
** Registrations after 2/22/2026 are not guaranteed their shirt size or shirt availability. All remaining event shirts will be available at Friday, March 13th and March 14th registration pickups - first come, first serve.
_PLEASE NOTE THAT A POST-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2026 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
Race Packet includes your 5K Bib with timing chip, finishers medal, Sponsor Swag, and Pot of Gold 5K T-shirt. Race packets will be available for pick-up at Northside Community Church on Friday 3/13/26 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or Saturday, 3/14/26 from 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Northside Community Church Address: 621 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC 27545.
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