Pot of Gold 5K
Updated
Saturday, March 13, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Knightdale (621 North First Ave). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 13
2027 · in 126 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 13 (in 126 days)
Opened Oct 1, 2026
Race day in Knightdale
Weather
62° / 36°F
Typical high and low for March 13, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Clayton Wtp, NC (10.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:29 AM – 6:18 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
13 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Prime Barbecue restaurant0.3 mi
- Bojangles' quick bite0.4 mi
- Waffle House restaurant0.5 mi
- Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q restaurant0.5 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 12
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)2 within 3 mi3 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 3: Country Hearth Inn Knightdale
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 3: Hampton Inn & Suites Knightdale Raleigh
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 3: Econo Lodge
About 13 min drive4.5 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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