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 thrilling morning of community spirit and friendly competition at the 9th Annual Pot of Gold 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026! This exciting event takes place at Knightdale Station Park in Knightdale, Wake, inviting participants to run or walk through the beautiful park alongside neighbors and friends. Registration is just $35 and includes a stylish Pot of Gold 5K shirt, a finisher's medal, and exclusive locals' swag, making it a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
The event kicks off bright and early with packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM, followed by food trucks on-site to fuel participants from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. The race begins at 9:00 AM, with awards for the top finishers announced at 10:00 AM across various age groups. Best of all, all proceeds from this event will support the Northside Compassion Project, helping to provide essential food and hygiene items to neighbors in need. Join us for a fun-filled day that celebrates health, community, and compassion!
The event kicks off bright and early with packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM, followed by food trucks on-site to fuel participants from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. The race begins at 9:00 AM, with awards for the top finishers announced at 10:00 AM across various age groups. Best of all, all proceeds from this event will support the Northside Compassion Project, helping to provide essential food and hygiene items to neighbors in need. Join us for a fun-filled day that celebrates health, community, and compassion!
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 2/21/2026 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 2/21/2026 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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