- 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 2026
- - 5K Run / Walk for Clean Water
5K Run / Walk for Clean Water
5K Run / Walk for Clean Water
All day
November 14, 2026Stay tuned for more information and registration information - the 5k with the hushpuppies!! 5k at Grace Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC to raise money to provide clean water in needy areas of the world.
- - Butterball 5K
Butterball 5K
Butterball 5K
All day
November 26, 2026Stay tuned for more information and registration details. 5k at the Forum Fitness Center in Salisbury, NC on Thanksgiving morning. All proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Rowan & The Terrie Hess House.
