The 14th Annual RUN FOR THE GOLD 5K & Kids Fun Run Presented by Mugg and Bopps
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Pinckney, Michigan
- Price $12.10 - $33.38
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and athleticism at the 14th Annual Run for the Gold 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the charming town of Pinckney, Livingston County! This beloved race invites runners of all ages to experience a captivating mixed trail course, combining Michigan's scenic dirt roads, paved paths, and the lively streets of downtown Pinckney.
The event kicks off with packet pick-up and in-person registration at the PCYDI Red House in Townsquare Park, starting on Friday evening and continuing Saturday morning. The 5K run begins at 10:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 11:00 AM, which promises to be a delightful spectacle as 60-80 young participants dash around the park. With a strong focus on supporting local youth, proceeds from this year's race will go towards the new playground at Light of the World Academy. Join over 375 runners and their families for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and celebration, culminating in the Pinckney St. Patrick's Day Parade! Don’t miss out on being part of this uplifting event that truly embodies community support and fun.
The event kicks off with packet pick-up and in-person registration at the PCYDI Red House in Townsquare Park, starting on Friday evening and continuing Saturday morning. The 5K run begins at 10:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 11:00 AM, which promises to be a delightful spectacle as 60-80 young participants dash around the park. With a strong focus on supporting local youth, proceeds from this year's race will go towards the new playground at Light of the World Academy. Join over 375 runners and their families for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and celebration, culminating in the Pinckney St. Patrick's Day Parade! Don’t miss out on being part of this uplifting event that truly embodies community support and fun.
Organiser's Description
THE 14TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE GOLD 5K & KIDS FUN RUN IS PRESENTED BY MUGG & BOPPS [https://muggandbopps.com/]!
Runners, lace up your lucky shoes for this much-loved race in Livingston County! Light of the World Academy [https://www.lightoftheworldacademy.org/]'s Run for the Gold 5K is a mixed trail course of Michigan country dirt roads, paved trail, and the streets of downtown Pinckney.
This race truly supports our community's youth! 47% of our 5k runners are under 18, and we have around 375+ runners with their cheering families filling downtown Pinckney. The Kid's Fun Run hosts an additional 60-80 kids, and the Pinckney St. Patrick's Day parade starts right after.
This year's race benefits Phase 2 of the NEW PLAYGROUND at Light of the World Academy in Pinckney.
Thanks for your support of our school, our youth, and our community! - Run for the Gold Volunteer Team
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Packet Pick Up and In-person Registration Open @ the PYCDI Red House in Townsquare Park
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH
8:30 am Packet Pick Up and In-person Registration Opens @ The PCYDI Red House in Townsquare Park
9:55 am Same-Day 5K Registration Closes
10:00 am 5K Starts
10:55 am Kids Run Registration Closes
11:00 am Kids Run Starts
12:00 pm Pinckney's St. Patrick's Day Starts
REGISTRATION FAQS
5K - REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2026, TO GET THE SHIRT SIZE YOU WANT!
* $30 until March 8th
* $35 March 9th -13th
* $40 on race day
* Kids run $10
NOTE: You're welcome to register in person at the PCYDI Red House during Friday packet pick up, as well as the morning of the race**.
We can take cash or check for in-person registrations.
**5K registration closes 5 minutes before race start time.**
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.michiganrunningfoundation.com/]. Results will be live and on this website after the race.
KIDS FUN RUN - REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2026, FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE*
* Registration is open until 10:55 am race day
EARLY SHIRT PICK UP OR IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
You're welcome to swing by the PCYDI Red House on FRIDAY, 3/13, FROM 5 PM TO 7 PM to register your kids in person and/or pick up their shirt for the next day's fun run.
ON RACE DAY
On the day of the race, stop in at PCYDI's Red House in the park to get your t-shirt or register to run, then head to the 5K start line.
Light of the World Academy's PE teacher, Mr. L, will get the kids warmed up for their lucky run around the park! Kids Run begins at 11 am.
_*If you register AFTER March 1st, we cannot guarantee that we will have a shirt available for your child, so please register soon! _
SPONSORSHIP
Is your business interested in sponsoring our race? (Thank you!) Send an email to [email protected], or visit our sponsor page Run for The Gold 5K Sponsorship [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/light-of-the-world-academys-run-for-the-gold-5k--2026]
Runners, lace up your lucky shoes for this much-loved race in Livingston County! Light of the World Academy [https://www.lightoftheworldacademy.org/]'s Run for the Gold 5K is a mixed trail course of Michigan country dirt roads, paved trail, and the streets of downtown Pinckney.
This race truly supports our community's youth! 47% of our 5k runners are under 18, and we have around 375+ runners with their cheering families filling downtown Pinckney. The Kid's Fun Run hosts an additional 60-80 kids, and the Pinckney St. Patrick's Day parade starts right after.
This year's race benefits Phase 2 of the NEW PLAYGROUND at Light of the World Academy in Pinckney.
Thanks for your support of our school, our youth, and our community! - Run for the Gold Volunteer Team
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Packet Pick Up and In-person Registration Open @ the PYCDI Red House in Townsquare Park
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH
8:30 am Packet Pick Up and In-person Registration Opens @ The PCYDI Red House in Townsquare Park
9:55 am Same-Day 5K Registration Closes
10:00 am 5K Starts
10:55 am Kids Run Registration Closes
11:00 am Kids Run Starts
12:00 pm Pinckney's St. Patrick's Day Starts
REGISTRATION FAQS
5K - REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2026, TO GET THE SHIRT SIZE YOU WANT!
* $30 until March 8th
* $35 March 9th -13th
* $40 on race day
* Kids run $10
NOTE: You're welcome to register in person at the PCYDI Red House during Friday packet pick up, as well as the morning of the race**.
We can take cash or check for in-person registrations.
**5K registration closes 5 minutes before race start time.**
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.michiganrunningfoundation.com/]. Results will be live and on this website after the race.
KIDS FUN RUN - REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2026, FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE*
* Registration is open until 10:55 am race day
EARLY SHIRT PICK UP OR IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
You're welcome to swing by the PCYDI Red House on FRIDAY, 3/13, FROM 5 PM TO 7 PM to register your kids in person and/or pick up their shirt for the next day's fun run.
ON RACE DAY
On the day of the race, stop in at PCYDI's Red House in the park to get your t-shirt or register to run, then head to the 5K start line.
Light of the World Academy's PE teacher, Mr. L, will get the kids warmed up for their lucky run around the park! Kids Run begins at 11 am.
_*If you register AFTER March 1st, we cannot guarantee that we will have a shirt available for your child, so please register soon! _
SPONSORSHIP
Is your business interested in sponsoring our race? (Thank you!) Send an email to [email protected], or visit our sponsor page Run for The Gold 5K Sponsorship [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/light-of-the-world-academys-run-for-the-gold-5k--2026]
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