- The Member of the Year Series was dissolved in February 2002 due to lack of interest/support.
- The North Carolina Lung Association made a decision not to continue with the annual 5K Lung Run. Also, the “going out of business” of Telespectrum, the major sponsor of the Run for the Greenway, also left the future of the Greenway run (usually held in July) in question.
- New officers for 2002-2003 were President: David Freeze; Vice President: Trudy Gale; Treasurer: Dan Roseman; Secretary: Judy Terrell; Membership Chair: Judy Zirt; Telephone Chair: Nancy Brandt; Board Members: Bob Zirt, Steve Clark, Molly Connor, Lewis Terrell, Rick Johnson, & Mark Alexander. Publicity Chair: Open.
- The 1st Annual Bare Bones Memorial Weekend 5K replaced the Run for Your Lungs 5K in May of 2002. The “Bare Bones” event was done without any major sponsors and used left-over trophies. Seventy-seven runners and walkers participated in the 5K which started on Summit Ave at Catawba College, ran through the neighborhoods around Catawba, across Statesville Blvd, in and around the VA Medical Center grounds and back, finishing at the same place on Summit. Salisbury’s Robert Miller was the male overall finisher with a time of 16:41, and Jennifer Vandiver of McLeansville lead the women with a time of 19:43.
- The Run/Walk for the Greenway went on in spite of the loss of the Telespectrum sponsorship. A field of 200 runners/walkers participated in the 5th annual 5K held at Knox Middle School on July 20, 2002. The weather was perfect, there were plenty of volunteers and things couldn’t have run smoother. Salisbury’s Robert Marchinko (age 31) took first place with a time of 15:22, followed by Anthony Nero (age 23) of Spencer at 16:06 and Robert Miller (30) of Salisbury at 16:14. Female winners were Terri Bradley (34) of Fayetteville with a time of 18:41, followed by Mary Neor (21) of Greensboro, 19:39 and Jennifer Vandiver (35) of McLeansville, 19:48. Proceeds from the event went to the Salisbury Greenway Project.
2002 – More Changes
Upcoming Calendar Events
Events in April 2026
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
April 6, 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 - - Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
All day
April 7, 2026Beginning 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 SalisburyOnline Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
- - Special Olympics - West Rowan High School
Special Olympics - West Rowan High School
Special Olympics - West Rowan High School
All day
April 10, 2026Come volunteer with us (morning hours needed) as we time the track events at the Special Olympics at West Rowan High School. Contact David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net or 704-310-6741 to sign up!
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
April 13, 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 - - Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
All day
April 14, 2026Beginning 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 SalisburyOnline Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
- - West Rowan Bible Teaching Association 5K
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
April 20, 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 - - Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
All day
April 21, 2026Beginning 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 SalisburyOnline Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
April 27, 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 - - Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
Spring Beginning Running Class
All day
April 28, 2026Beginning 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 SalisburyOnline Registration - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Spring 2026
