The 14th Annual RUN FOR THE GOLD 5K & Kids Fun Run Presented by Mugg & Bopps
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Pinckney, Michigan
- Price $12.10 - $33.38
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and friendly competition at the 14th Annual Run for the Gold 5K & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in beautiful Pinckney, Livingston County! This much-anticipated event features a scenic mixed trail course that encompasses Michigan's charming dirt roads and paved paths, culminating in the vibrant streets of downtown Pinckney. Runners of all ages are invited to join the fun, with the 5K accommodating participants of all skill levels and an engaging 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run designed for our youngest athletes.
With over 375 runners expected, plus their enthusiastic families, the atmosphere will be electric as everyone gathers to support a fantastic cause: Phase 2 of the new playground at Light of the World Academy. Participants can look forward to a morning filled with excitement, starting with the opening ceremony at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K race kicking off at 10:00 AM. The Kids Fun Run will follow at 11:00 AM, right before the lively St. Patrick's Day parade begins! Join us for a day of health, fun, and community support as we run for a brighter future for our youth!
With over 375 runners expected, plus their enthusiastic families, the atmosphere will be electric as everyone gathers to support a fantastic cause: Phase 2 of the new playground at Light of the World Academy. Participants can look forward to a morning filled with excitement, starting with the opening ceremony at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K race kicking off at 10:00 AM. The Kids Fun Run will follow at 11:00 AM, right before the lively St. Patrick's Day parade begins! Join us for a day of health, fun, and community support as we run for a brighter future for our youth!
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. The Kids Fun Run is a 1/4 mile (two laps around Townsquare Park).
This race truly supports our community's youth! 47% of our 5k runners are under 18, and we have had 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
AWARDS CATEGORIES
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE CATEGORIES INCLUDE 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE.
MALE & FEMALE CATEGORIES INCLUDE 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE IN:
* 10 & Under *new*
* 11-14 *new*
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70 & older
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 _(we can take cash for in-person registrations)_
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH
8:30 am Packet Pick Up and In-person Registration Opens @ The PCYDI Red House in Townsquare Park _(we can take cash for in-person registrations)_
9:30 am Opening Ceremony & National Anthem sung by Pinckney's Dawn Purcell
9:55 am Same-Day 5K Registration & Packet Pick Up Closes
10:00 AM 5K STARTS
10:55 am Kids Fun Run Registration Closes
11:00 AM KIDS FUN RUN STARTS
12:00 PM PINCKNEY'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY STARTS
REGISTRATION DETAILS
RFTG 5K - REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2026, TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT!
* $30 until March 8th
* $35 March 9th -13th
* $40 on race day
* Kids Fun Run $10
NOTES:
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 a 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.
RFTG KIDS FUN RUN - REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2026, FOR A GUARANTEED SHIRT!*
* 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, and the _Way of Life Martial Arts_ demo team 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. The Kids Fun Run is a 1/4 mile (two laps around Townsquare Park).
This race truly supports our community's youth! 47% of our 5k runners are under 18, and we have had 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
AWARDS CATEGORIES
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE CATEGORIES INCLUDE 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE.
MALE & FEMALE CATEGORIES INCLUDE 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE IN:
* 10 & Under *new*
* 11-14 *new*
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70 & older
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 _(we can take cash for in-person registrations)_
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH
8:30 am Packet Pick Up and In-person Registration Opens @ The PCYDI Red House in Townsquare Park _(we can take cash for in-person registrations)_
9:30 am Opening Ceremony & National Anthem sung by Pinckney's Dawn Purcell
9:55 am Same-Day 5K Registration & Packet Pick Up Closes
10:00 AM 5K STARTS
10:55 am Kids Fun Run Registration Closes
11:00 AM KIDS FUN RUN STARTS
12:00 PM PINCKNEY'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY STARTS
REGISTRATION DETAILS
RFTG 5K - REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2026, TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT!
* $30 until March 8th
* $35 March 9th -13th
* $40 on race day
* Kids Fun Run $10
NOTES:
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 a 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.
RFTG KIDS FUN RUN - REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2026, FOR A GUARANTEED SHIRT!*
* 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, and the _Way of Life Martial Arts_ demo team 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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