- 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 March 2024
- - Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
All day
March 9, 2024Inaugural Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5k Run/Walk - presented by Rowan Diagnostic Clinic - Salisbury, NC
All proceeds from this event will go towards helping to fund free colonoscopies to those in need within Rowan County.
Printable Brochure - Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
Online Registration - Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
After the 5K run/walk, there will be a block party held at Rowan Diagnostic Clinic (611 Mocksville Avenue). Race participants will receive their awards, shirts, and a food truck voucher AT the block party.
Race Location: Catawba College softball field - 2135 North Park Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144
Course: The Greenway - starts and ends at the bridge near the softball field.
Registration information coming VERY soon!
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 12, 2024Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 12 - April 30, 2024; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
Printable Brochure - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration - - Love Thy Neighbor 5K
Love Thy Neighbor 5K
Love Thy Neighbor 5K
All day
March 16, 2024Online Registration: Love Thy Neighbor 5k / 10k - Enter sale code NEIGHBOR – online deadline is Sunday, March 3, 11:59 p.m.
Printable Brochure: Love Thy Neighbor 5k / 10k
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 19, 2024Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 12 - April 30, 2024; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
Printable Brochure - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration - - Mt. Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
Mt. Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
Mt. Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
All day
March 23, 2024Printable Brochure - Mount Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
Online Registration - Mount Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 26, 2024Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 12 - April 30, 2024; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
Printable Brochure - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration
