- Attendance was down at Winter Flight 2004, hurt somewhat by a snow storm the weekend prior to race day and by the SuperBowl on race day! This was the second year that the Super Bowl was played on race day. While attendance was hurt both years by the Super Bowl, this year had an additional blow. Our own Carolina Panthers were in the SuperBowl!! So Charlotte and surrounding areas were rocking with Super Bowl festivities. A total of 278 runners and walkers took time out to participate in our 21st Annual 8K. Larry Jackson, age 34, of Boulder, CO was overall winner, leading the pack with a time of 26:49, followed by Aaron Bowman, 28, of McLeansville at 27:12 and Sean Killeen, 38 of Richmond, VA at 28:01. Missy Foy, 39, of Durham, was the first place female winner with a time of 30:40 followed by Lynn Pitson, 43, of Salisbury at 32:40 and Kimberly Spano, 12, of Huntersville, NC at 23:59. Edie Smith, 41, of China Grove took the female masters division with a time of 33:05. Male Masters winner was Donny Lake, 42, of Greensboro with a time of 28:05.
- Long-time SRR member and friend, Jo Ann Franklin, passed away on September 14, 2004 after a long fight with cancer. She was 52.
- SRR added a new 500 Mile Club in November 2004 and made the 2,000 Mile Club an official mileage club due to special interest. Several new members joined SRR just to participate in one of the mileage clubs.
2004 – WF, Mileage Club and Another SRR Loss
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
