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 Running Programs (Cross Country and Track) as well as the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth, and Families. 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. Following the 5K will be a 1K Pony Trot Kids Run (ages 10 & under) on the track. T-Shirts will be given to all participants who sign up before 4/26! Additionally, awards will be given to top performers! So come gallop, trot, or just walk and talk - we hope to see you there!

📅 When

Date: Saturday, May 10, 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 10th, from 8:00 to 8:45 AM at the Charles D. Owen High School track and stadium. Packet will include race bib, as well as a wristband which can be redeemed for T-shirt (if signed up before 4/26).

🅿️ Parking

Participant parking will be provided in the lower student parking lot, accessible from Lake Eden Rd. Signage will be visible to direct participants to this parking area.

⏱️ 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. Additionally, medals will be given to the top overall male and female finishers for the 5K run in the below age categories:

• Ages 12 & Under: Medals awarded
• Ages 13 - 19: Medals awarded
• Ages 20 - 39: Medals awarded
• Ages 40 - 54: Medals awarded
• Ages 55+: Medals awarded

🎁 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!

⚠️ Safety

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

🔗 Registration

For more information and to register, visit the registration page.