2001-2002 – Times of Uncertainty and Changes

2001-2002 – Times of Uncertainty and Changes

Events in March 2026

Events in March 2026

Upcoming Calendar Events

Upcoming Calendar Events

All day: Will Run for Food 5K

All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries

All day: Spring Beginning Running Class

All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries

All day: Spring Beginning Running Class

All day: Wipe Out Colerectal Cancer 5K

All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries

All day: Spring Beginning Running Class

All day: Special Olympics - Catawba College

All day: Mount Hope Church 5K Run for Missions

All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries

All day: Spring Beginning Running Class

All day: Will Run for Food 5K

All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries

All day: Spring Beginning Running Class

All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries

All day: Spring Beginning Running Class

All day: Wipe Out Colerectal Cancer 5K

All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries

All day: Spring Beginning Running Class

All day: Special Olympics - Catawba College

All day: Mount Hope Church 5K Run for Missions

All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries

All day: Spring Beginning Running Class

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The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, had an impact on sponsorship monies for Winter Flight 2002. The uncertainties of the economy and talk of a recession kept several long-time Winter Flight sponsors from participating as a financial sponsor of WF 2002. Even the bulk of the monies committed by WF 2002’s title sponsor, the N.C. Army National Guard, had to be cut in order to help provide the resources to combat the new war on terrorism.
A new course had to be certified for Winter Flight 2002 due to renovations of Shuford Stadium at Catawba College. The new course started and ended in front of the gym entrance.
A helicopter circling the race day site and holding club president David Freeze and club member Nancy Brandt started the day’s events for a very patriotic Winter Flight 2002. In addition, “perfect running weather” greeted the total of 473 participants from five different states who turned out to run the new 8K course. 42 ran in the one-mile fun run. American flags lined the finish line. As in the previous year, N.C. Army National Guardsmen were highly visible, providing much of the manpower for registration, traffic control and the finish line. Static displays of military equipment delighted old and young alike. The American Red Cross supplied water, fruit and snacks. Greensboro’s Brian St. Onge, 25, was overall winner of the 8K with a time of 24:16, the closest time ever, short of breaking the race record. Durham’s Missy Foy, 37, was first overall female with a time of 29:38. The top Rowan County (and SRR) finishers were Robert Miller, 29, finishing 3rd overall (26:45) and Trudy Gale, 43, second masters (35:21). Prizes were also awarded to the top 3 finishers (under age 12) in the fun run. Club member, Adam Pannabecker, age 11, placed second with a time of 6:35. The event brought in over $3,000 with donations going to the New York City Trade Center Relief Fund, Rowan Special Olympics, the American Red Cross and the Rowan Amateur Radio Society.

9 All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day March 9, 2026 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 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

10 All day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day March 10, 2026 Beginning 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 Salisbury Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026

16 All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day March 16, 2026 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 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

17 All day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day March 17, 2026 Beginning 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 Salisbury Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026

21 All day: Wipe Out Colerectal Cancer 5K All day: Wipe Out Colerectal Cancer 5K All day March 21, 2026 Printable Brochure - Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K Online Registration - Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K

23 All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day March 23, 2026 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 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

24 All day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day March 24, 2026 Beginning 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 Salisbury Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026

26 All day: Special Olympics - Catawba College All day: Special Olympics - Catawba College All day March 26, 2026 Come 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 or 704-310-6741 to sign up!

28 All day: Mount Hope Church 5K Run for Missions All day: Mount Hope Church 5K Run for Missions All day March 28, 2026 Printable Race Brochure - Mount Hope Church 5K Online Registration - Mount Hope Church 5K

30 All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day: SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries All day March 30, 2026 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 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

31 All day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day: Spring Beginning Running Class All day March 31, 2026 Beginning 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 Salisbury Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026 Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026