Running Classes
The Beginning Running Class is an eight-week course designed to take you from a beginning runner to 5K runner. Each evening begins with approximately 30 minutes of classroom instruction then we hit the streets for a run that gradually increases in distance from 1/2 mile to 3.1 miles.
The newest class will begin on September 5, 2024 and last for 8 weeks (through October 24, 2024). The class will be held at the Salisbury PD headquarters on Liberty Street. The class gets underway each Thursday evening at 6pm with a classroom session that covers topics such as a class overview, shoes and equipment, stretching and strengthening, running form, nutrition, injury prevention and safety. A professional in the topic will teach the class each night. The spring 2025 class will be held on Tuesday evenings at the same location from March 11 through April 29, 2025.
After the classroom session, we will go outside and start running slowly and with walking mixed in. This is a running class, not a class for walkers, and while walking will certainly be allowed, the point is to learn to run. On the first night, we’ll cover a half-mile by running or run/walking. Each class will gradually increase the distance until the 8th class reaches 3.1 miles, a 5K. Additional running, usually three other workouts, will be scheduled on other days of each week.
The fee for the class, individual coaching, a training dri-fit shirt, one free race and a one-year membership in Salisbury Rowan Runners remains at $65, unchanged for at least six years. Graduation will happen after the 8th class following completion of the final night’s 5K run on the certified Greenway, Bare Bones 5K course, starting and finishing at the former Knox Middle School site. Participants must not miss more than two meeting nights to graduate and receive a diploma.
Registration is available at the link below or can be done in person at the first class. This is an adult class but children, 12 and up, can attend when approved on an individual basis ahead of the first class. All participants must be attentive. Please call 704-310-6741 or 704-202-6602 with any questions.
Make plans now to join us for our next class beginning Thursday, September 5, 2024 or our spring class beginning Tuesday, March 11, 2025!
Beginning Runners Program Flyer – Fall 2024 Beginning Running Class Flyer
Sign Up Online Here – Beginning Running Class Registration
Printable Registration Form – Beginning Running Class Registration
Upcoming Calendar Events
Events in May 2025
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April 28, 2025 |
April 29, 2025(1 event)
6:00 pm: Beginning Runners Class6:00 pm: Beginning Runners Class – Beginning Runners' Class: Online Registration - Beginning Running Class Registration Printable Registration Form - Beginning Running Class Registration Spring 2025 Flyer - Spring 2025 Beginning Running Class Flyer |
April 30, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
May 2, 2025(1 event)
All day: Teens With a Mission 5KAll day: Teens With a Mission 5K All day Online Registration - Teens With A Mission 5K Printable Brochure - Printable Brochure |
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All day: China Grove Main Street Challenge 5kAll day: China Grove Main Street Challenge 5k All day Online Registration - China Grove Main Street Challenge 5K |
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All day: Ed Dupree 5KAll day: Ed Dupree 5K All day Printable Brochure - Ed Dupree 5K Online Registration - Ed Dupree 5K |
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May 24, 2025(1 event)
All day: Chillin' to the Bare Bones Ice Cream 5K Presented by Cathy Griffin Century 21 Towne and CountryAll day: Chillin' to the Bare Bones Ice Cream 5K Presented by Cathy Griffin Century 21 Towne and Country All day Online Registration - Bare Bones 5k Printable Brochure - Bare Bones 5k |
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