- 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.
2001-2002 – Times of Uncertainty and 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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