Pot of Gold
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Pot of Gold 5K
The Pot of Gold 5K is a community 5-kilometre race scheduled for March 2026 in Knightdale, North Carolina. The event is listed as the 8th annual running of this race and is located at 621 North First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545. Registration is shown at $35, with a price increase after January 31, 2026. The race is open to participants aged 6 to 99.
Race details and services
The event includes a race shirt, a finisher's medal, local swag, and an online gallery of race day photos with free downloads for race participants. Packet pickup is offered for participants. Timing services for the event are provided by Run The East, LLC.
Awards and beneficiary
Awards are given to the top three overall male and top three overall female finishers; overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Age-group awards are presented to the top three male and top three female finishers in each of these groups: 6-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Proceeds benefit the Northside Compassion Project to support the Northside Compassion Box, a 24-hour food box that supplies non-perishable food and hygiene items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
