Pot of Gold 5K
- Date
- March 13, 2027
- Distance
- 5K Race
From the Organizer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pot of Gold 5K?
- Pot of Gold 5K is a running event held in Knightdale, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Pot of Gold 5K?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027 in Knightdale, NC at 621 North First Ave, Knightdale, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pot of Gold 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Pot of Gold 5K
Mar 13, 2027