Pot of Gold 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 9th Annual Pot of Gold 5K is ON this March!

Run or walk with your neighbors through Knightdale Station Park on Saturday, March 14th.

💰 Registration Details

$35 Registration Includes:

• Pot of Gold 5K Shirt: Included with registration
• Finisher's Medal: For all participants
• Locals' Swag: Extra goodies for our local runners
• Photo Gallery: Online gallery of race day photos with free downloads for race participants

Registrations after 2/21/2026 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 21, 2026 from 10:00am-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 are on site from 8:00 - 11:00 AM to fuel you and your crew throughout the 5K morning.

• 6:30 - 8:00 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 Female: Overall winners are not eligible for their age group award
• Top 3 Male and Female in each age group: 6-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

💖 Beneficiary Information

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.

🌐 Race Link

For more information and to register, visit: Pot of Gold 5K