Pot of Gold 5K
- Date Sat 13th March 2027
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Knightdale, North Carolina
- Price $38.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and healthy competition at the 10th Annual Pot of Gold 5K, happening on Saturday, March 13, 2027, in beautiful Knightdale, Wake! This vibrant event invites participants to run or walk through the scenic Knightdale Station Park, making it a perfect outing for neighbors and friends alike. With a registration fee of just $35, participants will receive a stylish Pot of Gold 5K shirt, a finisher's medal, and exclusive locals' swag to commemorate their achievement.
The day kicks off bright and early, with packet pickups starting at 6:30 AM and the race officially beginning at 9:00 AM. After the race, stick around for delicious food trucks to refuel and enjoy the festivities. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age group winners, ensuring plenty of recognition for all the hard work. Plus, all proceeds will benefit the Northside Compassion Project, providing vital support for neighbors in need. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while celebrating health and community!
The day kicks off bright and early, with packet pickups starting at 6:30 AM and the race officially beginning at 9:00 AM. After the race, stick around for delicious food trucks to refuel and enjoy the festivities. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age group winners, ensuring plenty of recognition for all the hard work. Plus, all proceeds will benefit the Northside Compassion Project, providing vital support for neighbors in need. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while celebrating health and community!
Organiser's Description
THE 10TH ANNUAL POT OF GOLD 5K IS ON THIS MARCH!
RUN OR WALK WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH KNIGHTDALE STATION PARK ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH.
$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 2/21/2027 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 20, 2027 FROM 10:30AM-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 on site to fuel you and your crew throughout the 5K morning._
* 6:30 - 9:00 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
* 10:00 AM - 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 13TH.
$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 2/21/2027 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 20, 2027 FROM 10:30AM-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 on site to fuel you and your crew throughout the 5K morning._
* 6:30 - 9:00 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
* 10:00 AM - 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 13th March 2027 (9:00AM EST)
$38.70
OPENS 01 OCTRace Packet includes your 5K Bib with timing chip, finishers medal (if requested), Sponsor Swag, and Pot of Gold 5K T-shirt. Race packets will be available for pick-up at Northside Community Church on Friday 3/12/27 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30p.m, and on Saturday, 3/13/27 from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00am. Northside Community Church Address: 621 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC 27545.
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