Corner of Yost Street and Summit Avenue, Salisbury NC
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
🗓️ WHEN AND WHERE
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Location: Catawba College Gymnasium, Salisbury, NC. The Gymnasium is on the corner of Summit & Yost.
- Registration: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Registration and packet pickup at the Catawba gymnasium
- Race Schedule: 1:30 pm - 1/2 Mile Fun Run: 1:58 pm - Wheelchair / Ainsley’s Angels: 2:00 pm - 5K and 8K Runs
🍝 PASTA DINNER
- Date & Time: Saturday evening, January 31, at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: City Park Recreation Center, 316 Lake Drive, Salisbury, NC 28145
- Cost: Free for Salisbury Rowan Runners' members: $5 for member’s family: $10 for community friends
- RSVP: Contact David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net or 704-310-6741
📋 EARLY CHECK-IN
- Check-in: Available Saturday night at City Park (316 Lake Drive, Salisbury, NC 28145).
- Benefit: Come get your shirt early!
- Event: Salisbury Rowan Runners’ annual meeting festivities will also take place.
🚗 RACE PARKING
- Map: Please see the posted map in the menu for race-day parking, used for Catawba football games.
- Parking Areas: Park in any lot marked in white for “game day” parking.
⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- No Headphones: Headphones are discouraged.
- No Dogs: Dogs are not allowed.
- Weather Updates: In case of inclement weather, visit our website for updates - www.salisburyrowanrunners.org
🏃 RACE COURSE
- 8K Course: Certified Course starts near the Catawba College gym and ends in Catawba’s Shuford Stadium.
- State Championship: The 8K will serve as the 2026 RRCA 8K NC State Championship.
- Champions: Overall winners, masters, grand masters, and senior grand masters can win.
- State Requirement: State Championship applies to the 8K race only (not the 5K).
📜 8K STATE RECORDS
- Intent to Compete: Email David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net.
- Timing: Chip timing is not allowed for a NC state record: manual timing will be provided.
- Check-in: Check in with David Freeze on race day at Catawba.
📈 LIVE RACE RESULTS
- Availability: Live results will be available and updated every five minutes throughout the races.
- Link: Full results will be transferred to RunSignUp at the end of the event.
⌛ TIMING
- Method: 5K & 8K races will use chip timing.
- Immediate Results: Participants will get their finishing time right away.
- Personalized Video: Access to a personalized finish video linked to their bib number will be provided.
👕 SHIRTS
- Design: Great looking long-sleeve hoodie shirt for all 8K and 5K participants.
- Coming Soon: Photo of the shirt will be posted later.
🏆 AWARDS
- 8K Run: Awards for Top 3 Overall Male & Female Runners: Masters, Grandmasters, & Senior Grandmasters.
- 5K Run/Walk: Awards for Top Overall Male & Female Runners: Age Group Awards.
- 1/2 Mile Fun Run: Top 3 Overall, Ages 12 and Under: Medals to all other finishers.
🎖️ AGE GROUPS
- 8K RUN: Categories range from 14 & under to 80 & over.
- 5K RUN/WALK: Categories include 14 & under to 70 & Over.
💰 CASH PRIZES - 8K ONLY
- Record Bonus: $750 bonus for new 8K WF records.
- First Finishers: $100 to First Male & Female Finisher.
- Milestone Finishers: $25 to First Male & Female at One Mile Mark (must finish race).
- Local Finishers: $25 to First Male & Female Rowan County Finisher.
🚶 WALKER INFORMATION
- Registration: All walkers should be registered in the 5K.
- Time Limit: No walkers allowed in the 8K due to a strict 90-minute time limit.
- Importance: Timeliness is crucial for road openings, fire department release, and awards ceremonies.
🔗 MORE INFORMATION
- Race Link: For additional details, visit Winter Flight Race Page.
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