- 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 May 2026
| MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday | SunSunday |
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April 27, 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 |
April 28, 2026(1 event)
All day: Spring Beginning Running ClassAll day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day Beginning Runners' Class: Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026 |
April 29, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
May 2, 2026(1 event)
All day: Girls on the Run 5KAll day: Girls on the Run 5K All day Support Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont! Online Registration - GOTR 5k - Community Runners |
May 3, 2026 |
May 4, 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 |
May 5, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
May 7, 2026(1 event)
All day: Special Olympics Torch Run & BBQ Plate Sale with Salisbury Police DepartmentAll day: Special Olympics Torch Run & BBQ Plate Sale with Salisbury Police Department All day To join in the upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, call Sgt. Bouk’s office at 704-216-7556 or email him at abouk@salisburync.gov or Sgt. Walker at mwalk@salisburync.gov. |
May 8, 2026(1 event)
All day: China Grove Main Street ChallengeAll day: China Grove Main Street Challenge All day Online Registration - China Grove Main Street Challenge **Only the Fun Run is timed by SRR. The 5k is chip timed. |
May 9, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
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May 16, 2026(1 event)
All day: Ed Dupree 5KAll day: Ed Dupree 5K All day Ed Dupree 5K - 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run - ALL proceeds benefit Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Foundation and The Ed Dupree Memorial Scholarship at East Rowan High School! Printable Brochure - Printable Brochure Online Registration - Online Registration |
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May 23, 2026(1 event)
All day: Chillin' to the Bare Bones 5K presented by Cathy Griffin Century 21 Towne & CountryAll day: Chillin' to the Bare Bones 5K presented by Cathy Griffin Century 21 Towne & Country All day 5k to raise money for Rowan County Relay for Life! Printable Brochure - Bare Bones 5K Online Registration - Bare Bones 5K |
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