🏃♂️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.