- SRR provided race day registration and finish line/results for the 3rd straight year for the West Rowan YMCA Santa 8K held on Saturday, December 14, 2002 at the West Rowan YMCA in Cleveland. This annual event, which had 70 participants, raised money for the YMCA’s “Invest in Youth” Campaign.
- Sheri Williams of Charlotte was hired by the Winter Flight Committee in September 2002 to secure sponsors for the 20th Annual Winter Flight 2003.
- Sunday, February 2, 2003 – The weather was spring-like (60s and sunny) for the 20th Annual Winter Flight 8K which also included a “Be Active Fitness Festival” sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and hosted by WBNA player Andrea Stinson. There were 395 participants in the 8K and 54 in the fun run. Since the title sponsors for the event were Beck’s Import of the Carolinas and Mercedes Benz of Winston Salem, a new Mercedes led the 8K event. Winner of the 8K was Chris Seaton of Blacksburg, VA with a time of 24:23. The fastest female was former club member Edie Smith of China Grove with a time of 31:10. For the first time in many years, the annual run was preceded by a kick-off pasta dinner/speaker on Saturday evening at the new J.F. Hurley Family YMCA in Salisbury. The speaker, Bart Yasso of Runner’s World Magazine,. was engaging and energetic Proceeds from the race went to the YMCA, Catawba College, Be Active North Carolina and the Rowan County Ham Radio Operators.
2002-2003 – 20th Annual Winter Flight
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
- - Special Olympics Torch Run with Salisbury Police Department
Special Olympics Torch Run with Salisbury Police Department
Special Olympics Torch Run 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
