Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot

🏃‍♂️ Race 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 Details: 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.
• Pony Trot: 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 the first 100 registrants (size guaranteed to those who sign up before 5/1)!
• Awards: Awards will be given to top performers!

📅 When and Where

• Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 starting at 9 AM
• Location: Gallop 5K and 1K Pony Trot will begin and finish at the Charles D. Owen High School track and stadium.
• Registration Deadline: Registration ends 5/29 at 11:59pm for both the 5K and Pony Trot!

🎟️ Packet Pick Up and Parking

• Packet Pick Up: Race Day - Saturday May 30, 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 5/1).
• 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 and Awards

• 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: Medals will be given to the top overall male and female finishers for the 5K run in ages 12 & Under, 13 - 19, 20 - 39, 40 - 54, and 55+.

🎁 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 Guidelines

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

🤝 A Special Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors

• Three Sheet Design
• AgCare Products
• Mountain Running Company

🔗 More Information

Visit the race page for more details: Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot.