- 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 November 2023
- - Donuts for Dollars 5K
Donuts for Dollars 5K
Donuts for Dollars 5K
All day
November 4, 2023Printable Brochure: Donuts for Dollars 5K
Online Registration: Donuts for Dollars 5K
5K benefiting the Salisbury, NC Police Foundation - presented by GNC of Salisbury
- - Clean Water 5K
Clean Water 5K
Clean Water 5K
All day
November 11, 2023Clean Water 5K - Grace Lutheran Church, Salisbury NC
Online Registration: Clean Water 5K
Printable Brochure: Clean Water 5K
- - Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont 5K
Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont 5K
Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont 5K
All day
November 13, 2023Online Registration - Girls on the Run 5K
We are pleased to announce that this year's race will include anyone from the community (not associated with Girls on the Run) to be a part of our race! There are 100 community runner/walker spots available, so sign up fast before they are gone. We are excited to integrate the community with our Girls on the Run 5K. All community runners will receive a GOTR 5k Tshirt and GOTR medal with registration. There will be no overall or age group awards, but community runners will be officially timed.
- - Butterball 5K
Butterball 5K
Butterball 5K
All day
November 23, 2023Online Registration: Butterball 5K
Printable Brochure: Butterball 5K
