- 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 April 2026
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
April 6, 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, March 9 - April 27, 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 - - Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
All day
April 7, 2026Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 10 - April 28, 2026; 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 Spring 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
- - Special Olympics - West Rowan High School
Special Olympics - West Rowan High School
Special Olympics - West Rowan High School
All day
April 10, 2026Come volunteer with us (morning hours needed) as we time the track events at the Special Olympics at West Rowan High School. Contact David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net or 704-310-6741 to sign up!
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
April 13, 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, March 9 - April 27, 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 - - Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
All day
April 14, 2026Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 10 - April 28, 2026; 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 Spring 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
- - West Rowan Bible Teaching Association 5K
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
April 20, 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, March 9 - April 27, 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 - - Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
All day
April 21, 2026Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 10 - April 28, 2026; 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 Spring 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
April 27, 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, March 9 - April 27, 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 - - Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
All day
April 28, 2026Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 10 - April 28, 2026; 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 Spring 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
