- In 1981, the club directed a race called the Miller Lite Winter Flight which included a 5K, 10K, and 1-mile fun run. Over 320 runners participated. Chuck Cooper was race director.
- Other races on the club’s agenda for 1981 were the Mayfest Run (10K, 5K & 1-mile), the Hunger Run (10K & 1-mile), and the Carolina Ten Miler (10 mile & 1-mile).
- Bob Baugh – Rowan County’s marathon record-holder was race director for the Hunger Run. He ran the Bethal Marathon in eastern North Carolina in 2:47:11.
- GST Club history doesn’t indicate why Winter Flight did not take place in ‘82 or ‘83.
1981 – The 1st Winter Flight
Upcoming Calendar Events
Events in February 2026
- - Winter Flight Pre-Race Dinner and Salisbury Rowan Runners Annual Meeting
Winter Flight Pre-Race Dinner and Salisbury Rowan Runners Annual Meeting
Winter Flight Pre-Race Dinner and Salisbury Rowan Runners Annual Meeting
All day
February 14, 20265pm at Salisbury City Park Recreation Center (316 Lake Drive Salisbury, NC 28145). Dinner, entertainment, packet pickup and late
race registration for Winter Flight races. Non race participants welcomed.Online Registration - Winter Flight Pre-Race Pasta Dinner
- - Forum Fitness 43nd Annual Winter Flight 8K & 5K and 2026 RRCA NC 8K Championship
Forum Fitness 43nd Annual Winter Flight 8K & 5K and 2026 RRCA NC 8K Championship
Forum Fitness 43nd Annual Winter Flight 8K & 5K and 2026 RRCA NC 8K Championship
All day
February 15, 2026Forum Fitness 43nd Annual Winter Flight 8K & 5K and 2026 RRCA NC 8K Championship - the oldest 8k in the state!
Printable Registration - Winter Flight 8k/5k
Online Registration - Winter Flight 8k/5k
- - Will Run for Food 5K
Will Run for Food 5K
Will Run for Food 5K
All day
February 28, 2026Printable Brochure - Will Run for Food 5K
Online Registration - Will Run for Food 5K
