Winter Flight 8K
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Event overview
The Forum Fitness 43rd Annual Winter Flight is scheduled for January 31 - February 1, 2026 in Salisbury, NC. The main race day is based at Catawba College; the gymnasium is located at the corner of Summit and Yost. Early check-in and a pre-race pasta dinner are held the evening before at Salisbury City Park Recreation Center. All proceeds benefit Rowan Helping Ministries.
Distances
- 8K
- 5K Run/Walk
- Fun Run - 1/2 mile
- Wheelchair / Ainsley's Angels
- Pre-race pasta dinner (separate event)
Race details
The 8K is a USATF certified course that starts near the Catawba College gym and finishes in Shuford Stadium. The 8K will serve as the RRCA North Carolina 8K State Championship; state championship awards apply to the 8K only and winners do not have to be North Carolina residents. Chip timing will be used for the 5K and 8K, with live results posted during the races and personalized finish videos linked to bib numbers. Packet pickup is available at the Catawba gymnasium on race day and there is an early packet pickup the night before at Salisbury City Park Recreation Center. Race-day parking follows the posted campus parking map. Headphones are discouraged and no dogs are allowed. Walkers should register in the 5K; walkers are not allowed in the 8K because of a strict time limit.
Awards and extras
Both 8K and 5K entrants receive a long-sleeve hoodie shirt and a finisher's medal. Awards include overall and age-group prizes for the 5K and 8K; the 8K offers additional masters categories and cash bonuses for course records and other place-based prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
