Salisbury-Rowan Runners first organized in March 1980 as the Greater Salisbury Track Club.
Chuck Cooper served as the club’s first President with Larry Pinkston as Vice President, Anne Baugh as Secretary and Sue Pinkston as Treasurer.
GSTC had 50 members its first year. Its goal was to promote running in North Carolina and to offer racing, educational and social opportunities.
The club hosted its first road race two months after it was organized called the Mayfest Run – a 10K, held on May 3, 1980. There were 96 entrants in the 10K and 29 in the one-mile fun run.
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day September 28, 2026
SRR hosts a Walk Club for residents at Rowan Helping Ministries each spring and fall. Come volunteer with us as we teach the mental and health benefits of walking:
WHERE: Rowan Helping Ministries: 226 N. Long Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Monday Mornings, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown Salisbury
Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day October 5, 2026
SRR hosts a Walk Club for residents at Rowan Helping Ministries each spring and fall. Come volunteer with us as we teach the mental and health benefits of walking:
WHERE: Rowan Helping Ministries: 226 N. Long Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Monday Mornings, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown Salisbury
Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day October 12, 2026
SRR hosts a Walk Club for residents at Rowan Helping Ministries each spring and fall. Come volunteer with us as we teach the mental and health benefits of walking:
WHERE: Rowan Helping Ministries: 226 N. Long Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Monday Mornings, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown Salisbury
Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day October 19, 2026
SRR hosts a Walk Club for residents at Rowan Helping Ministries each spring and fall. Come volunteer with us as we teach the mental and health benefits of walking:
WHERE: Rowan Helping Ministries: 226 N. Long Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Monday Mornings, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown Salisbury
Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day October 26, 2026
SRR hosts a Walk Club for residents at Rowan Helping Ministries each spring and fall. Come volunteer with us as we teach the mental and health benefits of walking:
WHERE: Rowan Helping Ministries: 226 N. Long Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Monday Mornings, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown Salisbury
Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
