A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon
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Event
The A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K takes place in Oskaloosa, Iowa on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The event includes these distances:
- Half marathon
- 5K
The listed venue address is 2060 Stadium Drive, Oskaloosa, IA 52577.
Course, logistics and awards
The half marathon follows the Mahaska County Recreation Trail around Oskaloosa with some running on city streets. The race begins and ends by the community stadium at the Lacey Complex. The course is described as hilly and scenic.
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Reserves host the event. Proceeds support a scholarship for one male and one female runner and other reserve funding projects. Medals are given to the top three individuals, male and female, in each age division for both the half marathon and the 5K. All finishers receive a race pint glass. Long-sleeve shirts will be distributed based on availability; shirt orders must be placed by mid-February.
Packet pick-up is scheduled at the Emergency Management Agency Building from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on March 28. Additional packet pick-up at the Lacey Complex start line is listed at 7:30 a.m. for the half and 8:00 a.m. for the 5K. Sponsors include local health and pharmacy organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.