Event Description

Bring your friends and family! Join us for a fundraising 5K supporting Charles D. Owen High School 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 (ages 10 & under) Kids Run on the track. Awards will be given to top performers and goodie/swag bags will be given to all participants! So come gallop, trot, or just walk and talk - we hope to see you there!

When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 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 25th, from 7:30 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 gift / goodie bag upon race completion. 

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. 

Awards: Medals will be given to the top male and female finishers for the 5K run. Also, each race participant will receive a goodie/swag bag.

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