- 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 2025
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 11, 2025Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 11 - April 29, 2025; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown SalisburyOnline Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Registration
Spring 2025 Flyer - Spring 2025 Beginning Running Class Flyer
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 18, 2025Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 11 - April 29, 2025; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown SalisburyOnline Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Registration
Spring 2025 Flyer - Spring 2025 Beginning Running Class Flyer
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 25, 2025Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 11 - April 29, 2025; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown SalisburyOnline Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Registration
Spring 2025 Flyer - Spring 2025 Beginning Running Class Flyer
- - Special Olympics - Catawba College
Special Olympics - Catawba College
Special Olympics - Catawba College
All day
March 27, 2025Come volunteer with us (morning hours needed) as we time the track events at the Special Olympics at Catawba College. Contact David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net to sign up!
- - Mount Hope Church 5K Run for Missions
Mount Hope Church 5K Run for Missions
Mount Hope Church 5K Run for Missions
All day
March 29, 2025Printable Brochure: Mount Hope Church 5K
Online Registration: Mount Hope Church 5K
