- Winter Flight became the first race in the Tar Heel Tour in 1986 and was moved to Catawba College.
- The Greater Salisbury Track Club changed its name to Salisbury-Rowan Runners in the latter part of 1986.
- Winter Flight became the Coors Winter Flight 8K (dropping the 10K) in 1987. The 8K course was certified by TAC and sanctioned by RRCA for the first time. The 1987 event had 1065 entries. Bob Zirt was race director. Prize money was given to the top first, second, and third finishers, male and female ($250, $100, $50). The race was dedicated to the memory of Harold Sifford, a long time SRR club member.
- Current course records were set in 1988 by Hans Koeleman of The Netherlands (male – 23:34.9) and in 1992 by Joan Nesbitt (female – 26:48).
- The 1989 Winter Flight, scheduled for January 29th had to be postponed to March 19th due to the red measles quarantine in Rowan County. Race officials were pleased that 573 of the 970 pre-registered runners showed up for the Winter-turned Spring Flight.
- Jim Young of Young and Associates, Raleigh, began managing Winter Flight finish lines/results in 1990 and was a vital part of future Winter Flight races.
1986-1990 – Many Changes
Upcoming Calendar Events
Events in September 2023
- - Robert Stephen Gilmore Labor of Love 5K
Robert Stephen Gilmore Labor of Love 5K
Robert Stephen Gilmore Labor of Love 5K
All day
September 2, 2023Presented by the Javon Hargrave Foundation
Printable Brochure - Labor of Love 5K
Online Registration - Labor of Love 5K
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
September 7, 2023Salisbury Police Department, Thursday Evenings, September 7 - October 26, 2023
Information and Registration: Fall Running Class
- - Run for the Word 5K
Run for the Word 5K
Run for the Word 5K
All day
September 9, 2023Printable Brochure: Run for the Word 5K
Online Registration: Run for the Word 5K
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
September 14, 2023Salisbury Police Department, Thursday Evenings, September 7 - October 26, 2023
Information and Registration: Fall Running Class
- - Race to the River 5K
Race to the River 5K
Race to the River 5K
All day
September 16, 2023Online Registration - Race to the River 5K
Printable Brochure - Race to the River 5K
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
September 21, 2023Salisbury Police Department, Thursday Evenings, September 7 - October 26, 2023
Information and Registration: Fall Running Class
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
September 28, 2023Salisbury Police Department, Thursday Evenings, September 7 - October 26, 2023
Information and Registration: Fall Running Class
