- 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 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
- - SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
SRR Walk Club at Rowan Helping Ministries
All day
May 4, 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 - - Special Olympics Torch Run & BBQ Plate Sale with Salisbury Police Department
Special Olympics Torch Run & BBQ Plate Sale with Salisbury Police Department
Special Olympics Torch Run & BBQ Plate Sale 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
