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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clayton Wtp, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Knightdale, NC
Elevation
313 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pot of Gold 5K?
- Pot of Gold 5K is a running race held in Knightdale, North Carolina on March 13, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Pot of Gold 5K?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027 in Knightdale, North Carolina at 621 North First Ave, Knightdale, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pot of Gold 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pot of Gold 5K
Mar 13, 2027