Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot

🏃‍♂️Event Overview

Bring your friends and family! Join us for a fundraising 5K supporting Charles D. Owen High School Cross Country as well as the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth, and Families.

• Event Kickoff: The event will kick off with a multi-terrain 5K surrounded by mountain views around the Owen High School campus, beginning and ending in the Owen High School Stadium.
• Kids Run: Following the 5K will be a 1K Pony Trot Kids Run (ages 10 & under) on the track.
• T-Shirts: T-Shirts will be given to all participants who sign up before 5/1!
• Awards: Awards will be given to top performers!

📅Race Details

• When: Saturday, May 31, 2025 starting at 9 AM
• Where: Gallop 5K and 1K Pony Trot will begin and finish at the Charles D. Owen High School track and stadium
• Packet Pick Up: Race Day - Saturday May 31, from 8:00 to 8:45 AM at the Charles D. Owen High School track and stadium.
• Parking: Participant parking will be provided in the lower student parking lot, accessible from Lake Eden Rd.

⏱️Event Operations

• Packet Contents: Packet will include race bib, as well as a wristband which can be redeemed for T-shirt (if signed up before 5/1).
• Event Timing: Each participant's race performance time will be posted immediately following the race!
• Awards: A medal as well as a gift card from the Mountain Running Store in Black Mountain will be given out to the top three overall male and female finishers.
• Age Categories: Additionally, medals will be given to top overall male and female finishers for the 5K run in ages 12 & Under, 13 - 19, 20 - 39, 40 - 54, 55+.

🎁Bonus Giveaways

BONUS Giveaways: Each participant's bib number will be placed in a drawing for additional prizes to be awarded after the event! Prizes include gift cards from a few of our generous sponsors (Blue Ridge Biscuit Company, Taco Billy, Cousin’s Cuban Cafe, Open Oven, Dripolator, Peri Social House, and Sassafras!).

⚠️Safety Guidelines

Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles and pets are not allowed on the course.

📣Thank You to Our Sponsors

A Special Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors:

• Three Sheet Design
• Mountain Running Company
• Semper Fi Custom Remodeling
• Greybeard Realty
• Whites Insurance
• AgCare Products
• Sunshine Pharmacy
• Town Hardware
• Kleive Dentistry

For more information, visit the event page: Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot.