- SRR added two new races to its annual agenda: Telespectrum 5K (1998) & Run for Your Lungs 5K (1999). Both races started and finished on the Catawba College track.
- $2,100 in prize money drew 620 entrants to Winter Flight ‘99.
- Entries were down to 429 in Winter Flight 2000 although temperatures were in the high 50’s on race day. The spring-like race day followed several weeks of snow and ice. Stewart Ellington’s winning time of 24:31 and Kim Certain’s winning time of 28:44 were the fastest times since 1993 (male) and 1996 (female).
- The 2nd Annual Run for Your Lungs 5K was run on April 8th, 2000 and brought in 121 runners and walkers despite a threat of rain. The course, which the previous year circled the Catawba soccer field, took participants across Statesville Blvd into and around the Salisbury VA grounds. New club member, Robert Miller, won the race with a time of 16:41. Proceeds went to the American Lung Association of North Carolina.
1998-2000 – New Races and New Records
Upcoming Calendar Events
Events in May 2026
- - Girls on the Run 5K
Girls on the Run 5K
Girls on the Run 5K
All day
May 2, 2026Support Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont!
Time: 10:00 AM - 5K Start | 9:45 AM - Kid's Dash Fun Run
Location: Salisbury Community Park (935 Hurley School Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147)Online Registration - GOTR 5k - Community Runners
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
May 4, 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 - - Special Olympics Torch Run & BBQ Plate Sale with Salisbury Police Department
Special Olympics Torch Run & BBQ Plate Sale with Salisbury Police Department
Special Olympics Torch Run & BBQ Plate Sale with Salisbury Police Department
All day
May 7, 2026To 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.
- - China Grove Main Street Challenge
China Grove Main Street Challenge
China Grove Main Street Challenge
All day
May 8, 2026Online Registration - China Grove Main Street Challenge
**Only the Fun Run is timed by SRR. The 5k is chip timed.
- - Ed Dupree 5K
Ed Dupree 5K
Ed Dupree 5K
All day
May 16, 2026Ed 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
- - Chillin' to the Bare Bones 5K presented by Cathy Griffin Century 21 Towne & Country
Chillin' to the Bare Bones 5K presented by Cathy Griffin Century 21 Towne & Country
Chillin' to the Bare Bones 5K presented by Cathy Griffin Century 21 Towne & Country
All day
May 23, 20265k to raise money for Rowan County Relay for Life!
Printable Brochure - Bare Bones 5K
Online Registration - Bare Bones 5K
