- 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 2027
- - Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
Faith in Motion Liberty 5K / Fun Run
All day
September 18, 20275K in Gold Hill, NC to benefit the Liberty Community Church Youth Group Fund! Stay tuned for more information.
- - Chloe McNeely 5K (name to be updated)
Chloe McNeely 5K (name to be updated)
Chloe McNeely 5K (name to be updated)
All day
September 25, 2027Stay tuned for more information!
