Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot
5K · 1K · 0.6 mi · Walk
May 30, 2026 · Black Mountain, North Carolina, US
Listed Mar 22, 2024
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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.
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 the first 100 registrants (size guaranteed to those who sign up before 5/1)! Additionally, awards will be given to top performers! So come gallop, trot, or just walk and talk - we hope to see you there! Registration ends 5/29 at 11:59pm for both the 5K and Pony Trot!
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When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 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
Registration ends 5/29 at 11:59pm for both the 5K and Pony Trot!
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: 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
Ages 13 - 19
Ages 20 - 39
Ages 40 - 54
Ages 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: 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
- Greybeard Realty
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