Additional race information can be found at http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org.
WHEN AND WHERE
Sunday, February 4, 2023 - at Catawba College Gymnasium, Salisbury, NC. The Gymnasium is on the corner of Summit & Yost.
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Registration and packet pickup at the Catawba gymnasium
1:30 pm - 1/2 Mile Fun Run
1:58 pm - Wheelchair / Ainsley's Angels
2:00 pm - 5K - Run/Walk (Course & Elevation Map Posted Below)
2:00 pm - 8K Run - open to all runners and will also serve as the RRCA 8K NC State Championship (Course & Elevation Maps Posted Below)
PASTA DINNER - Saturday evening, February 3, at 6:00 p.m. Pasta, bread, desserts and drink will be available for $10 per person at City Park Recreation Center, 316 Lake Drive, Salisbury, NC 28145. Non-race participants welcomed! RSVP to David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net or 704-310-6741
EARLY CHECK-IN - Along with Salisbury Rowan Runners’ annual meeting festivities, late registration and early check-in / packet pickup will be available Saturday night at City Park (316 Lake Drive, Salisbury, NC 28145). Come get your shirt early!
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER (for pasta dinner) & OFFICIAL RACE STARTER: See details below about special guest and running / biking extraordinaire Dr. David Horton!
RACE PARKING: Please see the below parking map for race day parking. This map is used for Catawba football games. Please park in any lot marked in white for “game day” parking.
HEAD PHONES ARE DISCOURAGED / NO DOGS ALLOWED
In case of inclement weather on race day, visit our website for information about delays, postponement, etc. - www.salisburyrowanrunners.org
RACE COURSE 8K USATF (open to all runners and will also serve as the 2024 RRCA 8K NC State Championship)
Certified Course starts near the Catawba College gym and ends in Catawba’s Shuford Stadium. 8K map attached below. State Champions will be the overall winners, masters, grand masters and senior grand masters winners, male and female. Winners do not have to live in NC to be the State Champion. The State Championship applies to the 8K race only (not the 5K).
8K STATE RECORDS: Anyone who is attempting a state record in the 8K must email David Freeze (david.freeze@ctc.net) their intention to do so. Chip timing is not allowed for a NC state record, but we will have a crew manually timing those who notify us prior to the race and check in with David Freeze on race day at Catawba. If you do not check in with David, your time may qualify, but cannot be processed through the state records. David’s number is 704-310-6741 if you have questions.
LIVE RACE RESULTS (5K & 8K): Live results will be available at: (Link to be announced close to event date). 8K & 5K race results will be updated at this link once every five minutes throughout the duration of the races. Full results will be transferred to RunSignUp at the conclusion of the event.
TIMING
5K & 8K races will use chip timing. All participants will be able to get their finishing time immediately and will also have access to a personalized finish video, both linked to their bib number.
SHIRTS
Great looking Long-Sleeve,hoodie shirt for all 8K and 5K participants (photo to come).
AWARDS
8K RUN
Top 3 Overall Male & Female Runners
Top Male & Female Masters, Grandmasters, & Senior Grandmasters Runners
3 Deep Age Group Awards, Male & Female
5K RUN / WALK
Top Overall Male & Female Runners
3 Deep Age Group Awards, Male & Female
1/2 MILE FUN RUN
Top 3 Overall, Ages 12 and Under
Medals to all other Fun Run Finishers Ages 12 and Under
Overall Winners not eligible for Age Group Awards.
Awards will not be mailed. Please make arrangements to pick up.
AGES
8K RUN
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over
5K RUN / WALK
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
CASH PRIZES - 8K ONLY
$750 BONUS FOR NEW 8K WF RECORDS
HANS KOELEMAN - 23:35 (1988)
JOAN NESBIT - 26:48 (1992)
$100 to First Male & Female Finisher
$25 to First Male & Female at One Mile Mark (must finish race)
$25 to First Male & Female Rowan County Finisher
Please remember that all walkers should be registered in the 5K. No walkers are allowed in the 8K due to a strict time limit of 90 minutes. We must stay on time for road openings, fire department release and timely awards ceremonies. Thank you for your cooperation.
All proceeds go to ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES
Mission Statement: The mission of ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES
is to serve, through cooperative community action, our neighbors
in Rowan County who are in crisis, by providing essential life needs
and educating and empowering them to break the cycle of crisis.
The 2022 Winter Flight race earned $13,400 for these families and individuals, and it is our goal to exceed that
amount this year!!
For more information about Rowan Helping Ministries, please visit www.rowanhelpingministries.org.
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Dr. David Horton will be our guest speaker at the Saturday night pasta dinner. He will also be the official race starter for the New Sarum Brewing Winter Flight 8K/5K on Sunday, February 4th. Dr. Horton's highlights include:
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Please see the attached parking map for race day parking. This map is used for Catawba football games. Please park in any lot marked in white for “game day” parking.
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