- 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 March 2024
- - Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
All day
March 9, 2024Inaugural Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5k Run/Walk - presented by Rowan Diagnostic Clinic - Salisbury, NC
All proceeds from this event will go towards helping to fund free colonoscopies to those in need within Rowan County.
Printable Brochure - Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
Online Registration - Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K
After the 5K run/walk, there will be a block party held at Rowan Diagnostic Clinic (611 Mocksville Avenue). Race participants will receive their awards, shirts, and a food truck voucher AT the block party.
Race Location: Catawba College softball field - 2135 North Park Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144
Course: The Greenway - starts and ends at the bridge near the softball field.
Registration information coming VERY soon!
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 12, 2024Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 12 - April 30, 2024; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
Printable Brochure - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration - - Love Thy Neighbor 5K
Love Thy Neighbor 5K
Love Thy Neighbor 5K
All day
March 16, 2024Online Registration: Love Thy Neighbor 5k / 10k - Enter sale code NEIGHBOR – online deadline is Sunday, March 3, 11:59 p.m.
Printable Brochure: Love Thy Neighbor 5k / 10k
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 19, 2024Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 12 - April 30, 2024; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
Printable Brochure - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration - - Mt. Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
Mt. Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
Mt. Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
All day
March 23, 2024Printable Brochure - Mount Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
Online Registration - Mount Hope Church 5K Run/Walk for Missions
- - Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
Beginning Runners Class
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March 26, 2024Beginning Runners' Class:
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Tuesday evenings, March 12 - April 30, 2024; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
Printable Brochure - Beginning Running Class Flyer
Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration
