- 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
| MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday | SunSunday |
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September 28, 2026(1 event)
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping MinistriesAll day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day SRR 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 QUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741 |
September 29, 2026(1 event)
All day: Fall Beginning Running ClassAll day: Fall Beginning Running Class All day Beginning Runners' Class: Event Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 |
September 30, 2026 |
October 1, 2026(2 events)
All day: China Grove Middle School Cross Country MeetAll day: China Grove Middle School Cross Country Meet All day Location - China Grove Middle School. Timing by Salisbury Rowan Runners. All day: Erwin Middle School Cross Country MeetAll day: Erwin Middle School Cross Country Meet All day Location - East Rowan YMCA. Timing by Salisbury Rowan Runners. |
October 2, 2026 |
October 3, 2026(1 event)
All day: Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun RunAll day: Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run All day Printable Brochure - Faith in Motion 5K Online Registration - Faith in Motion 5K |
October 4, 2026 |
October 5, 2026(1 event)
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping MinistriesAll day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day SRR 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 QUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741 |
October 6, 2026(2 events)
All day: Erwin Middle School Cross Country MeetAll day: Erwin Middle School Cross Country Meet All day Location - East Rowan YMCA. Timing by Salisbury Rowan Runners. All day: Fall Beginning Running ClassAll day: Fall Beginning Running Class All day Beginning Runners' Class: Event Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 |
October 7, 2026 | October 8, 2026 | October 9, 2026 |
October 10, 2026(1 event)
All day: Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5KAll day: Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K All day 5K in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina Online Registration - Harvest Run 5K |
October 11, 2026 |
October 12, 2026(1 event)
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping MinistriesAll day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day SRR 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 QUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741 |
October 13, 2026(1 event)
All day: Fall Beginning Running ClassAll day: Fall Beginning Running Class All day Beginning Runners' Class: Event Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 |
October 14, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | October 16, 2026 |
October 17, 2026(2 events)
All day: China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl and 1/2-Mile Fun RunAll day: China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl and 1/2-Mile Fun Run All day Online Registration - China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K Printable Brochure - China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K All day: Race to the River 5KAll day: Race to the River 5K All day Printable Brochure - Race to the River 5K Online Registration - Race to the River 5K |
October 18, 2026 |
October 19, 2026(1 event)
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping MinistriesAll day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day SRR 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 QUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741 |
October 20, 2026(1 event)
All day: Fall Beginning Running ClassAll day: Fall Beginning Running Class All day Beginning Runners' Class: Event Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 |
October 21, 2026 | October 22, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
October 24, 2026(1 event)
All day: St. Matthew's 5KAll day: St. Matthew's 5K All day 5k at St. Matthew's Church in Salisbury, NC to raise money for community members with medical needs. Printable Brochure - St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk Online Registration - St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk |
October 25, 2026(1 event)
All day: Spooky Sprint 5KAll day: Spooky Sprint 5K All day Race in Salisbury, NC at Catawba College - supports the Rowan Rotary Club's Service Above Self Award for local youth. Printable Brochure - Spooky Sprint 5k Online Registration - Spooky Sprint 5k |
October 26, 2026(1 event)
All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping MinistriesAll day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day SRR 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 QUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741 |
October 27, 2026(1 event)
All day: Fall Beginning Running ClassAll day: Fall Beginning Running Class All day Beginning Runners' Class: Event Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026 |
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