- A ‘behind the scenes’ challenge presented itself at South Rowan High School when previous bad weather forced RSS to hold school on Saturday morning, March 1, 2003, the very morning of the Ain’t Hogs Great 5K. Once school was scheduled, the only options for SRR were postponing the race, canceling it altogether, or moving the start time to early afternoon. Since the shirts and trophies were already printed with a race date, the food was already bought and the volunteers were already committed, race officials did the only thing they could do—move the start time. With two days notice, they scrambled to get the word out by telephone, word of mouth, newspaper announcements, emails, flyers, etc. As it turned out, there was only one irate runner. $3,000 was raised for the South Rowan Booster Club!
2003 – Race Challenges
Upcoming Calendar Events
Events in October 2026
- - Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
All day
October 3, 2026Printable Brochure - Faith in Motion 5K
Online Registration - Faith in Motion 5K
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
October 5, 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, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown SalisburyQUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
October 6, 2026Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown SalisburyEvent Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
- - Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K
Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K
Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K
All day
October 10, 20265K in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina
Printable Brochure - Harvest Run 5KOnline Registration - Harvest Run 5K
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
October 12, 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, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown SalisburyQUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
October 13, 2026Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown SalisburyEvent Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
- - China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl and 1/2-Mile Fun Run and 1 other event
China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl and 1/2-Mile Fun Run
China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl and 1/2-Mile Fun Run
All day
October 17, 2026Online Registration - China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K
Printable Brochure - China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K
Race to the River 5KRace to the River 5K
All day
October 17, 2026Printable Brochure - Race to the River 5K
Online Registration - Race to the River 5K
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
October 19, 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, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown SalisburyQUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
October 20, 2026Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown SalisburyEvent Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
- - St. Matthew's 5K
St. Matthew's 5K
St. Matthew's 5K
All day
October 24, 2026Stay tuned for more information and registration details - 5k at St. Matthew's Church in Salisbury, NC to raise money for community members with medical needs.
- - Spooky Sprint 5K
Spooky Sprint 5K
Spooky Sprint 5K
All day
October 25, 2026Race in Salisbury, NC at Catawba College - supports the Rowan Rotary Club's Service Above Self Award for local youth. Stay tuned for registration information.
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
October 26, 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, September 14 - November 2, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
HOW: 15 minutes of classroom instruction followed by a walk on the streets around downtown SalisburyQUESTIONS: Contact David Freeze - 704-310-6741
- - Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
Fall Beginning Running Class
All day
October 27, 2026Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, September 8 - October 27, 2026; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown SalisburyEvent Flyer - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Fall 2026
- - Patterson Farm 5K
Patterson Farm 5K
Patterson Farm 5K
All day
October 31, 2026Stay tuned for more details and registration information!
