A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon
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Event overview
A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Oskaloosa, Iowa (2060 Stadium Drive). The Mahaska County Sheriff's Reserves are hosting the event. It includes two distances:
- Half marathon
- 5K
Registration details listed by the organiser include a current half marathon price of $40 (price increases after December 3, 2025) and a 5K price of $35. The half marathon is open to ages 13 to 99; the 5K is open to ages 99 and under. The 5K registration closes on December 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm and re-opens on December 19, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Course, awards and logistics
The half marathon follows the Mahaska County Recreation Trail around Oskaloosa with some street running and will begin and end at the Lacey Complex community stadium. The organiser describes the course as hilly with scenic sections. Proceeds support scholarships for one male and one female runner and other reserve funding projects for Mahaska County. Awards will be given to the top three individuals male and female in each age division for both the half marathon and 5K. All finishers receive a race pint glass; long-sleeve shirts will be distributed based on availability with shirt orders placed by mid-February. Packet pick-up is scheduled at the Emergency Management Agency Building (6-8 p.m. on March 28) and at the Lacey Complex start line on March 29 (7:30 a.m. for the half marathon, 8:00 a.m. for the 5K). Sponsors include Mahaska Drug and Mahaska Health. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.