Events
Place
99 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC US 28711
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 first 100 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 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 gift / goodie bag upon race completion (for first 100 registrants).
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 recorded using Fully Automatic Timing (FAT).
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 (1st place - $30, 2nd place - $20, and 3rd place - $10).
Additionally, medals will be given to the top overall male and female finishers for the 5K run in the below age categories. Each race participant will receive a goodie/swag bag.
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: Zella's Deli, Open Oven, AgCare Products, Dripolator, and Jack the Dipper! Event t-shirts will also be awarded in the prize drawings!
Safety: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles and pets are not allowed on the course.
Race Contact Info
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Please consider partnering with us in making this event a huge success!!
Any financial donation is much appreciated, with tiered marketing benefits provided to these contribution levels:
LEVEL 1: $100
• Recognition on registration signup page (website) & Facebook
• Logo (or name) on event banners - located at event’s registration & race start/finish
LEVEL 2: $250
• Recognition on registration signup page (website) & Facebook
• Logo (or name) on event banners - located at event’s registration & race start/finish
• Logo on prize tshirts* (if received before 5/1/24)
• Printed recognition in every participant goodie/swag bag (if received before 5/15/24)
LEVEL 3: $500+
• Recognition on registration signup page (website) & Facebook
• Logo (or name) on event banners - located at event’s registration & race start/finish
• Logo on prize tshirts* (if received before 5/1/24)
• Printed recognition in every participant goodie/swag bag (if received before 5/15/24)
• Branded gift item in every participant goodie/swag bag (if received before 5/1/24)
Trade sponsorships available
* Tshirts are part of the prize packages for fastest times, as well as being pre-sold to Owen High School studentsas part of the fundraising effort.
Contact ohswarhorsegallop5k@gmail.com for information
