- 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 October 2026
- - Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
All day
October 3, 2026Printable Brochure - Faith in Motion 5K
Online Registration - Faith in Motion 5K
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
October 5, 2026SRR 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 SalisburyQUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
October 6, 2026Beginning 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 SalisburyEvent Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
- - Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K
Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K
Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K
All day
October 10, 20265K in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina
Printable Brochure - Harvest Run 5KOnline Registration - Harvest Run 5K
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
October 12, 2026SRR 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 SalisburyQUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
October 13, 2026Beginning 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 SalisburyEvent Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
- - China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl and 1/2-Mile Fun Run and 1 other event
China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl and 1/2-Mile Fun Run
China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl and 1/2-Mile Fun Run
All day
October 17, 2026Online Registration - China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K
Printable Brochure - China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K
Race to the River 5KRace to the River 5K
All day
October 17, 2026Printable Brochure - Race to the River 5K
Online Registration - Race to the River 5K
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
October 19, 2026SRR 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 SalisburyQUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
October 20, 2026Beginning 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 SalisburyEvent Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
- - St. Matthew's 5K
St. Matthew's 5K
St. Matthew's 5K
All day
October 24, 2026Stay tuned for more information and registration details - 5k at St. Matthew's Church in Salisbury, NC to raise money for community members with medical needs.
- - Spooky Sprint 5K
Spooky Sprint 5K
Spooky Sprint 5K
All day
October 25, 2026Race in Salisbury, NC at Catawba College - supports the Rowan Rotary Club's Service Above Self Award for local youth. Stay tuned for registration information.
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
October 26, 2026SRR 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 SalisburyQUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
October 27, 2026Beginning 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 SalisburyEvent Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
- - Patterson Farm 5K
Patterson Farm 5K
Patterson Farm 5K
All day
October 31, 2026Stay tuned for more details and registration information!
