Place
Salisbury, NC US 28146
Description
Join us for the St. Matthew's 5k Run/Walk at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146 - 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025! The course will start and end at St. Matthew's. There will be a 1/2-Mile Fun Run immediately following the 5k at 10:00 a.m.
This 5K Run/Walk is an approved Thrivent Action Team Event. They have donated $250 for refreshments.
All funds raised will go to support two local members of our community with medical and essential needs - please see their stories below!
5K Registration Fee: $20 (mail-in through October 23 and online through October 24)
$25 (on-site on October 25)
Fun Run Registration Fee: $10
Awards (5k): Top 2 overall male and female winners
Top 3 in each of the following divisions for male and female runners: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over.
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed.
Awards (Fun Run): Top overall male & female. Medals will be given to all other fun run finishers.
T-shirts – 5k run/walk participants will receive a Dri-Fit Technical T-shirt. Pre-registered 1/2-mile fun run participants receive a cotton t-shirt.
Check-In: 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. check-in and race packet pick up at the church.
Inclement Weather Policy: In case of inclement weather, the race may be delayed for one hour. We reserve the right to cancel any portion of the race if we determine existing weather conditions pose a safety hazard for the participants.
Contact Information: Kelley Williams - 704-637-0236, kelleybwilliams@gmail.com
Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners.
Rhiannon Byrum
On July 10, 2025, Rhiannon Blair, daughter of Brice & Shanna Byrum, was born unexpectedly at just 24 weeks gestation via emergency C-section after Shanna was diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome. Despite severe growth restriction in utero, resulting in a birthweight of 12 ounces (340 Grams), Rhiannon is stable. Both her brain and heart ultrasounds were negative for any abnormalities, which is rare for micropremies. She has been diagnosed with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and has received eye injections to help with this. As of today (35 weeks gestation), Rhiannon is now 3lbs 8.4 oz and is still intubated.
Our main goal is growth and stability, specifically lung growth and development, so that she can breathe on her own. If there is one thing we have learned through this journey, it’s that NICU babies are fighters and Rhiannon is no different! While this isn’t the journey we envisioned when we found out I was pregnant, we know God is in control of our situation and has both us and little Rhiannon in His hands. We are so humbled and thankful for all the love, prayers, and support our community has shown us during this time. God is so good!
Jacob Rodgers
Local to Albemarle, NC, 17-year-old Jacob Rodgers—a student at Gray Stone Day School and proud member of the marksmanship team —suffered life-altering injuries in a devastating motorcycle accident on June 7, 2025, in the North Carolina mountains.
Jacob now faces a long journey of healing and rehabilitation. He is currently receiving care at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, where he continues to make remarkable progress each day. We invite you to join us in supporting the Rodgers family during this difficult time. Your generosity will help relieve the financial burden of Jacob’s rehabilitation, allowing his family to focus fully on his recovery and restoration.
God’s hand has been evident since the day of the accident, and we are grateful to witness the miracles and daily improvements in Jacob’s life. Together, let’s surround Jacob and his family with love, prayer, and support as he continues this journey.
Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors!
2024 St. Matthew’s 5K Sponsors
In Loving Memory of Wesley Lyerly
By Lyerly Welding and Fabrication, Inc.
ACP Home Inspections
Brian Agner
Blandy Hardwoods
Pamela Brady & Ruth Goodman
Cline’s Landscape, Inc.
Fortson Freight Systems
Gene Stoner Grading & Hauling
Goodman’s Farm
Home Resource, Inc.
Kesco, Inc.
Lakeview Family Restaurant
Misenheimer Trucking, Inc.
Novant/Rowan Salisbury Runners
Owen’s Land & Cattle Company
Panther Creek Farms
Powles Staton Funeral Home
RER Trucking, Inc.
S. E. Collins Engineering
Sprinkle’s Complete Truck Repair
St. Matthew’s Men’s Group
Sweatt’s Machining, Inc.
Thrivent Financial
Trexler Trucking, Inc.
Tri-Electric, Inc.
Trip & Son Lawn Care
Tim & Amy Shaver
The Williams Family
St. Matthews Printed Brochure
2025 printable event brochure!
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Race Website
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