Pot of Gold 5K

Pot of Gold 5K - March 13, 2027

Join us at 621 North First Ave, Knightdale, NC for the 9th Annual Pot of Gold 5K!

Race Overview

Run or walk with your neighbors through Knightdale Station Park on Saturday, March 13th.

Registration Details

$35 Registration Includes:

• Pot of Gold 5K Shirt: Guaranteed for early registrants.
• Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement!
• Locals' Swag: Exciting items for our participants.
• Online Gallery: Free downloads of race day photos for participants.

Registrations after 2/22/2026 are not guaranteed their shirt size or shirt availability. All remaining event shirts will be available on March 13th and 14th during registration pickups - first come, first serve.

Post-Race Packet Pickup

Please note that a post-race packet pickup will be available on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 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
• 9:40 AM: Top Finishers Announced

Awards

• Top Finishers: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female (Overall winners are not eligible for their age group award).
• Age Group Awards: 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+.

Beneficiary

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.

More Information

For more details, visit the race page at Pot of Gold 5K.