- 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 September 2026
- - Run for the Word 5K
Run for the Word 5K
Run for the Word 5K
All day
September 12, 20265K in Landis, NC to raise money for the South Rowan Bible Teaching Association - stay tuned for registration information.
- - Hugh Bost 5K
Hugh Bost 5K
Hugh Bost 5K
All day
September 19, 20265K in Rockwell, NC to fun Local Law Enforcement K9 programs in Rowan County. Stay tuned for registration information!
