Forum Fitness 42nd Annual Winter Flight 8K & 5K

📅 When and Where

Sunday, February 2, 2025 - at 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
• Fun Run: 1:30 pm - 1/2 Mile Fun Run (please register/check-in no later than 1:20 pm in the Catawba gymnasium)
• Start Times: 1:58 pm - Wheelchair / Ainsley's Angels: 2:00 pm - 5K - Run/Walk: 2:00 pm - 8K Run
• Course Maps: See Course & Elevation Maps posted in menu

🍝 Pasta Dinner

Saturday evening, February 1, at 6:00 p.m. Pasta, bread, desserts and drink will be available at City Park Recreation Center, 316 Lake Drive, Salisbury, NC 28145.

• Cost: The dinner is free for Salisbury Rowan Runners' members. Member’s family = $5. Community friends = $10.
• Membership: SRR memberships will be available on site. Non-race participants welcomed!
• RSVP: RSVP to David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net or 704-310-6741.
• Speaker: Steve Staley will be our featured speaker! Don't miss out on this event!

🏃‍♂️ 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).

• Opportunity: Come get your shirt early!

🅿️ Race Parking

Please see the posted map in the menu for race-day parking. This map is used for Catawba football games.

• Parking: Please park in any lot marked in white for “game day” parking.

⚠️ Race Regulations

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 2025 RRCA 8K NC State Championship)

• Course: Certified Course starts near the Catawba College gym and ends in Catawba’s Shuford Stadium.
• Map: Please see 8K map posted in menu.
• Champions: State Champions will be the overall winners, masters, grand masters and senior grand masters winners, male and female.
• Eligibility: 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.

• Timing: 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.
• Check In: Be sure to check in with David Freeze on race day at Catawba.
• Contact: David’s number is 704-310-6741 if you have questions.

⏱️ Live Race Results

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: 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 shirt for all 8K and 5K participants.

🏆 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.

👶 Age Groups

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